Agent Name
4,4'-Dibromobiphenyl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
p,p'-Dibromobiphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 4,4'-dibromo-; Biphenyl, 4,4'-dibromo- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN3152
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
"Induces drug metabolism enzymes." [ChemIDplus] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Polybrominated biphenyls."
Vapor Pressure
2.46E-05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Polyhalogenated biphenyls, solid."
Hepatotoxin
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: