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Identification
- Name:
- 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexachlorobiphenyl
- Name (English):
- 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexachlorobiphenyl
- Synonyms:
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- PCB
- 2,2’,4,4’,6,6’-HEXACLOROBIFENIL
- CAS:
- 33979-03-2
- EC/EINECS:
- 251-773-8
- Molecular Formula:
- C12H4Cl6
- Uses:
- adhesive flame retardant
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
No classifications available
Specific health risks
As per IARC ?
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Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?
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Specific environmental risks
Persistent organic pollutants ?
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Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic ?
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Restriction/prohibition regulations
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