CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND RETAIL E-SSENTIALS

• Used as an additive flame retardant;
• Used in acrylonitrile butadiene-polystyrene (ABS), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), thermoplastics, thermoset resins, polycarbonate (PC), coatings and textiles;
• Used in electric and electronic equipment, such as computers, televisions, mobile cell phones, and construction materials (sealant around window frames).

• Mainly used as intermediate and in polymer articles;
• Used as a brominated flame retardant in epoxy-coated circuit boards, printed circuit boards, paper and textiles;
• Used in thermoplastic electrical and electronic equipment components, e.g. housings that consist of ABS plastic;

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c);

Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment);

Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – human health) 

•  Used as an alternative to BPA in thermal paper;
•  Used as a monomer in the production of polyethersulfone 
• (PESU), synthetic tanning agent and leather tanning;
   Used in manufacturing and recycling of paper;
• Used as monomer or resin in the production of food contact material and adhesives.

•  Used in coatings, paints, thinners and paint removes

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• Used in the manufacture of plastic products and rubber products;
• Used as an additive flame retardant in polyurethane (PU) foam;
• Used as a flame retardant and as a plasticizer for flexible polyvinylchloride (PVC) for use in wire and cable insulation, film and sheeting, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings and adhesives.

• Used in coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, inks and toners;
• Used as intermediate and laboratory reagent.

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on human health (Article 57(f) - human health);

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) - environment)

• Used in the manufacture of resins;
• Used in surface coatings and paints;
• Used in laminates in furniture industry, paper and fabric webs;
• Used in glues and binders;
• Used in compression-moulding materials;
• Used in paper finishing, textile and leather finishing.

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Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c); 
PBT (Article 57d);

vPvB (Article 57e);

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) - human health);

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) - environment) 

• PFHpA belongs to the chemical group of short-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acid (PFCA). PFCA is always used in water, oil and grease repellent treatments for carpets, furniture and clothing, and can be found in Teflon products, semiconductors and fire-fighting foam.

• Used as a laboratory reagent;
• Used in functional fluid.