| Document ID (ISN) | 105137 |
| CIS number |
06-518 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
TBBP-A (tetrabromobisphenol A), a brominated flame retardant |
| Original title |
TBBP-A (tétrabromobisphénol A), un retardateur de flammes bromé [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
WWF-Belgium, Boulevard Emile Jacqmain 90, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, ca 2005. 2p. 4 ref. PDF document. |
| Internet access |
http://www.wwf.be/detox/online_publications/bloodtesting/factsheet_tbba_fr.pdf [in French]
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| Abstract |
Data sheet on tetrabromobisphenol A. Contents: background; main uses (primarily as a flame retardant in computer and electronic equipment); modes of exposure; health hazards (immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and effects on thyroid hormone based on animal and in vitro studies); limitation of exposure (proper ventilation of premises with computer end electronic equipment); waste disposal. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
tetrabromobisphenol A; health hazards; flame retardants; toxicology |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; data sheet; ventilation; electronic equipment |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | Belgium |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
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