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Identification
- Name:
- 1,1'-Biphenyl, hexabromo-@hexabromo-1,1'-biphenyl
- Name (English):
- 1,1'-Biphenyl, hexabromo-@hexabromo-1,1'-biphenyl
- Synonyms:
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- HEXABROMOBIFENIL
- HEXABROMOBIFENILO
- HEXABROMO BIFENIL
- 1,1'-BIFENIL-HEXABROMOBIFENILO
- CAS:
- 36355-01-8
- EC/EINECS:
- 252-994-2
- Molecular Formula:
- C12-H4-Br6
- Uses:
- flame retardant
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.
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.
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 ?
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.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
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