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Identification

Name:
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin@TCDD@
Name (English):
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin@TCDD@
Synonyms:
  • 2,3,7,8-TCDD
  • 2,3,7,8-tetraclorodibenzo-p-dioxina
CAS:
1746-01-6
EC/EINECS:
217-122-7
Molecular Formula:
C12H4Cl4O2
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1467

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

Carcinogens (other sources) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

Category
CP, N-1
Source
CP65, NTP
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, UE1, OSF
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
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Level
1
Source
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According to 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 1
IARC Volume
69, 100F; 2012
IARC Notes
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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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OSPAR
Link
http://www.ospar.org/v_substances/get_page.asp?v1=1746016.xls
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Persistent organic pollutants ?

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

POP
C
Link
http://www.sustainlabour.org/pops/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=208&lang=es
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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

EPER Water
EPER Air
1
EPER Soil
1
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EPER Air ?

Substances from List 2 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Pollutants that may affect surface and groundwater bodies and must be considered in the integrated environmental authorisation of industrial installations.

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EPER Soil ?

Substances from List 3 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Substances present in waste generated by IPPC installations that must be controlled and minimised within the framework of best available techniques.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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