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PENTABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (PENTABDE)

CAS RN: 32534-81-9

Synonyms: BDE-99, pentabromodiphenyl oxide, pentabromophenoxybenzene, DE-71

Description: Additive flame retardant.

More information: chem2.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp

PBT

Known to be a PBT (Persistent/Bioaccumulative Toxicant).

Carcinogen
Inadequate data to determine if is a carcinogen.

Mutagen

Reproductive
Not present on scanned chemical hazard lists as a reproductive toxicant.

Developmental
Possibly a developmental toxicant.

Endocrine

Other Chronic
Possibly an other chronic toxicant.

Acute

Ecotoxicant
Known to be an ecotoxicant.

Action List
Known to be an action listed chemical of concern.

Compound Groups

BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS (BFR) [CMG10530] Priority Level: Black -*- Material of urgent concern due to persistence/bioaccumulation. Avoid immediately -*- ------------------------------ -*- PBT - Chemical for Priority Action -*- ------------------------------ -*- Oslo-Paris Convention Commission (OSPAR)

Priority Level: Black -*- Material of urgent concern due to persistence/bioaccumulation. Avoid immediately -*- ------------------------------ -*- PBT - Chemical for Priority Action -*- ------------------------------ -*- Oslo-Paris Convention Commission (OSPAR)

Priority Level: Red -*- Material of very high concern due to cancer, mutation, reproductive/developmental harm, neurotox, endocrine disrupt. High priority to eliminate. -*- ------------------------------ -*- Endocrine disruptor - Chemical for Priority Action -*- ------------------------------ -*- Oslo-Paris Convention Commission (OSPAR)

Direct Hazard Warnings

Total warnings for PENTABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (PENTABDE): 12

Priority POP in the Convention
United Nations Environment Programme, Stockholm Convention Secretariat (UNEP Stockholm Convention)
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) - Annex A, B & C and under Review (POPs)

listed
State of Washington, Department of Ecology (Washington State)
Chapter 173-333 WAC Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins (PBT)

Listed Chemical of Concern - Action Plan published
US Environmental Protection Agency, Pollution Prevention & Toxics, Existing Chemicals Program (US EPA PPT)
Chemicals of Concern Action Plans (Chemicals of Concern)

R48: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Consumer Products Safety & Quality Unit (European Commission)
Substances with EU Risk & Safety Phrases (Commission Directive 67-548-EEC) (Risk Phrases)

R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Consumer Products Safety & Quality Unit (European Commission)
Substances with EU Risk & Safety Phrases (Commission Directive 67-548-EEC) (Risk Phrases)

R53: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Consumer Products Safety & Quality Unit (European Commission)
Substances with EU Risk & Safety Phrases (Commission Directive 67-548-EEC) (Risk Phrases)

R64: May cause harm to breastfed babies.
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Consumer Products Safety & Quality Unit (European Commission)
Substances with EU Risk & Safety Phrases (Commission Directive 67-548-EEC) (Risk Phrases)

PBorT - Substance of Possible Concern
Oslo-Paris Convention Commission (OSPAR)
Chemical Lists of Priority Action & Possible Concern (Priority PBTs & EDs & equivalent concern)

R21: Harmful in contact with skin.
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Consumer Products Safety & Quality Unit (European Commission)
Substances with EU Risk & Safety Phrases (Commission Directive 67-548-EEC) (Risk Phrases)

R22: Harmful if swallowed.
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Consumer Products Safety & Quality Unit (European Commission)
Substances with EU Risk & Safety Phrases (Commission Directive 67-548-EEC) (Risk Phrases)

1986 Guidelines Group D: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity
US Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental Assessment (US EPA NCEA)
Integrated Risk Information System Database (IRIS Carcinogens)

Category 2 - Some evidence of biological activity related to endocrine disruption
European Commission, Council of the European Union DG ENV (European Commission)
EU Community Strategy for Endocrine Disrupters - Priority List (Endocrine Disrupters Strategy )

Life Cycle (chemicals used or emitted in the life cycle of PENTABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (PENTABDE))

This list of chemicals is not exhaustive of all chemicals that may be involved in the production or life cycle of this substance.

There is no lifecycle data listed for PENTABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (PENTABDE).