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Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (TetraBDE)

CAS 40088-47-9

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Also known as: tetrabromodiphenyl ether, tetrabde, tetrabromo diphenyl ether

Part of family: Brominated flame retardants (PBDEs)

What it is + why it's regulated

Tetrabromodiphenyl ether, often called TetraBDE, is a flame retardant chemical that was added to products like plastics and electronics to help slow down fires. It belongs to a family of chemicals known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). TetraBDE is regulated under the EU RoHS Directive because it is a member of the restricted PBDE family, which means it can build up in the environment and in living things over time. The EU RoHS rules limit TetraBDE to no more than 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials in most electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe. This helps reduce the release of persistent pollutants into the environment. The restriction comes from the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Annex II (with the 2015/863 amendment). This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.

Listed reason: Family member of restricted PBDE

Authoritative source

Issuing body: EU RoHS Restricted Substances
Primary register: https://echa.europa.eu/scientific-research-projects/rohs

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What this is NOT

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