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Identification

Name:
tetrabromo(tetrabromophenyl)benzene
Synonyms:
  • OCTABROMOBIFENILO
  • OCTABROMOBIFENIL ETER
CAS:
27858-07-7
EC/EINECS:
248-696-7
Molecular Formula:
C12H2Br8
Uses:
flame retardant

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

IARC Group
GRUPO 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 41, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
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Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 41, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
AXONOPATÍA
Level
3
Source
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Specific environmental risks

Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic ?

Substances identified as Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) according to the criteria of Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation. They pose a special risk of accumulation in the environment and in the food chain.

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