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Firemaster BP-6@Hexabromobiphenyl@PBB@Polybromobiphenyls; Polybrominatedbiphenyls

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Identification

Name:
Firemaster BP-6@Hexabromobiphenyl@PBB@Polybromobiphenyls; Polybrominatedbiphenyls
Synonyms:
  • pentabromo-benceno
  • Polibromobifenilo (PBB)
CAS:
59536-65-1
Uses:
flame retardant

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
UE1
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
AXONOPATÍA
Level
3
Source
17
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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 2A
IARC Volume
41, Sup 7, 107; in prep
IARC Notes
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Specific environmental risks

Aquatic toxicity (Water Framework Directive) ?

Substances classified with acute aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H400 phrase, Aquatic Acute 1). They present an immediate hazard to aquatic organisms, and their use or discharge can cause rapid damage to aquatic ecosystems.

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Persistent organic pollutants ?

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

POP
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Link
http://chm.pops.int/Convention/POPsReviewCommittee/Chemicalsunderreview/Riskmanagementevaluations/tabid/243/language/en-US/Default.aspx
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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
1
EPER Air
EPER Soil
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EPER Water ?

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.

EPER Water
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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Restricted substances under REACH ?

Substances listed in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, subject to restrictions on their manufacture, placing on the market or use. Restrictions may be total or partial, limiting specific applications, maximum concentrations or user groups.

Notes

Limitations: 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin. 2. Articles not complying with paragraph 1 shall not be placed on the market.

Source: R. 1907/2006. Annex XVII

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