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Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4,6-dichloro-@2,2'-methylenebis(4,6-dichlorophenol)

Identification

Name:
Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4,6-dichloro-@2,2'-methylenebis(4,6-dichlorophenol)
Name (English):
Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4,6-dichloro-@2,2'-methylenebis(4,6-dichlorophenol)
Synonyms:
  • 2,2'-METILENObis(4,6-DICLOROFENOL)
CAS:
1940-43-8
EC/EINECS:
217-720-8
Molecular Formula:
C13-H8-Cl4-O2
Uses:
pesticide

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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Specific health risks

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 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 41, SUPL. 7, VOL. 53, VOL. 71; 1999)
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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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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).

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Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.

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