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2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (BDE-153)

CAS RN: 68631-49-2

Description: flame retardant

More information: NULL

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)

POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS (PBDE) [CMG10051]

Priority Level: Blue -*- This substance has been identified for avoidance or careful management on a Restricted Substance List (RSL). -*- ------------------------------ -*- Annex II Restricted Substances -*- ------------------------------ -*- European Union (EU)

Direct Hazard Warnings

Total warnings for 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (BDE-153): 4

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)

Tier I - Persistent Pollutants
State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - Water Quality Division (OR DEQ)
Priority Persistent Pollutant (P3) List (Priority Persistent Pollutants)

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)

2005 Guidelines:Inadequate information to assess carcinogenic potential
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 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (BDE-153))

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 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER (BDE-153).