| Document ID (ISN) | 102741 |
| CIS number |
03-1531 |
| ISBN(s) |
3-7776-1275-8 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
BUA Report 239
|
| Author(s) |
Advisory Committee on Existing Chemicals (BUA) |
| Title |
Tetrabromobisphenol A |
| Bibliographic information |
S. Hirzel Verlag, Birkenwaldstrasse 44, 70191 Stuttgart, Germany, 2003. xviii, 132p. 143 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hirzel.de/bua-report/PDF/Summary_Report239.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
Conclusions of this criteria document: there are no data concerning the effects of tetrabromobisphenol A (TTBPA) in humans. TTBPA is very toxic to various aquatic organisms. In animals, TTBA is considered to be of low toxicity after inhalation, ingestion and dermal contact. Data on in vivo genotoxicity, fertility and carcinogenicity are lacking. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toxic effects; Germany; ecotoxicology; flame retardants; tetrabromobisphenol A |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; criteria document; animal experiments |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Pollution control
Fires
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