Bisphenol A, epichlorohydrin, tetrabromobisphenol A polymer

Synonyms

4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bisphenol, (chloromethyl)oxirane, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromophenol polymer; Tetrabromobisphenol A, bisphenol A, epichlorohydrin polymer; Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromo-, polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane and 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(phenol); Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromo-, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane and 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(phenol); [ChemIDplus] D.E.R. 538; [EPA] EPON Resin 1183; EPIKOTE Resin 1183; [Hexion MSDS]

Category

Polymers

Description

Solid; [EPA] Amber coarse powder with a mild odor; [Hexion MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as a flame retardant resin in printed circuit boards (PCB's); [EPA]

Comments

A strong skin sensitizer in guinea pigs; [ToxPlanet: EPA] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Hexion MSDS] See "Bisphenol A," "Epichlorohydrin," and "2,2',6,6'-Tetrabromobisphenol A."

Biomedical References

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic