3,5,3',5'-Tetrabromobisphenol A, epichlorohydrin polymer

Synonyms

4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromophenol), (chloromethyl)oxirane polymer; 4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromophenol), epichlorohydrin polymer; Chloromethyloxirane, polymer with 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromophenol); Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromo-, polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane; Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromo-, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane; [ChemIDplus] TBBA-GE; 2,2',6,6'-Tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol, oligomeric reaction products with 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; [ECHA REACH Registrations]

Category

Polymers

Description

Off-white crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used to make plastic products, computer-electronic-optical products, in general manufacturing, preparation formulation, and building and construction work; [ECHA REACH Registrations]

Comments

Reduced body weight gain (males at 1,000 mg/kg/day) and histopathological liver changes and increased liver enzyme activity (related to treatment but not considered adverse effects) observed in 28-day oral study of rats; NOAEL for females considered to be 1000 mg/kg/day, the highest tested dose; [EPA - TSCATS] A strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Epichlorohydrin." See "2,2',6,6'-Tetrabromobisphenol A."

Biomedical References

Yes

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic