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Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate
EC / List no.: 247-426-5
CAS no.: 26040-51-7
Mol. formula: C24H34Br4O4
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in CLP notifications this substance causes serious eye irritation.
- Substance included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP).
- Substance of very high concern (SVHC) and included in the candidate list for authorisation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 to < 1 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing and at industrial sites.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing and at industrial sites.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
of articles where the substances are not intended to be released and where the conditions of use do not promote release.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants and
polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
scientific research and development.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
polymers and
adhesives and sealants.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants and
polymers.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
plastic products and
rubber products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 01/06/2024