Hexabromobenzene
Agent Name
Hexabromobenzene
CAS Number
87-82-1
Formula
C6-Br6
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexabromo-; Benzene, hexabromo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flame retardant for polymers; [HSDB]
Comments
Changes in various enzyme activities were observed in high-dose animal studies; No evidence of hepatotoxicity, hepatic porphyria, fetotoxicity, or teratogenicity; [HSDB] Causes "other changes" in liver in animal experiments; [RTECS] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] See "Hexachlorobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.63E-08 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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