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Identification
- Name:
- tetrabromo(tetrabromophenyl)benzene
- Synonyms:
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- 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
Neurotoxic substances ?
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.
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.