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TETRABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (TETRABDE BDE-47)

CAS RN: 40088-47-9

Synonyms: 2,2',4,4'- tetrabromodiphenyl ether

Description: fire retardant

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
Not present on scanned chemical hazard lists as a developmental toxicant.

Endocrine

Other Chronic
Not present on scanned chemical hazard lists as an other chronic toxicant.

Acute

Ecotoxicant
Not present on scanned chemical hazard lists as an ecotoxicant.

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

Compound Groups

BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS (BFR) [CMG10530] Priority Level: Black -*- Urgent concern due to known persistence, bioaccumulation & toxicity (PBT) or extreme global warming or ozone depletion potential. Avoid immediately. -*- ------------------------------ -*- PBT - Chemical for Priority Action -*- ------------------------------ -*- Oslo-Paris Convention Commission (OSPAR)

Direct Hazard Warnings

Total warnings for TETRABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (TETRABDE BDE-47): 3

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

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)

Life Cycle (chemicals used or emitted in the life cycle of TETRABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (TETRABDE BDE-47))

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 TETRABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (TETRABDE BDE-47).