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Decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE)

CAS 1163-19-5

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Also known as: decabde, decabromodiphenyl ether, decabromodiphenyl

Part of family: Brominated flame retardants (PBDEs)

What it is + why it's regulated

Decabromodiphenyl ether, often called decaBDE, is a flame retardant chemical added to plastics and textiles to slow down burning. You might find it in electronics, furniture foam, or car parts. The European Union's REACH regulation lists it as a Substance of Very High Concern because it is a PBT—meaning it sticks around in the environment for a long time, builds up in living things, and is toxic. Because of these properties, decaBDE is also restricted under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. This means its use is tightly controlled to prevent harm to wildlife and ecosystems. The goal is to phase it out where safer alternatives exist. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table).

Listed reason: PBT
Regulation: REACH restricted; Stockholm POP

Authoritative source

Issuing body: EU REACH SVHC Candidate List
Primary register: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

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What this is NOT

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