CAS Number
118-79-6
Name
2,4,6-tribromophenol
SIN Groups
(Poly)halogenated aromatics
Reason for inclusion on the SIN List
This substance has endocrine disrupting properties. In vitro studies have shown binding to a thyroid hormone transport protein. Animal studies have shown the substance to alter the rate of development and increase abnormalities. In addition it interferes with the synthesis of oestrogen and thyroid hormones. Date for inclusion on the SIN List
2014 October
REACH status, appears on
Source: ECHA CoRAP list
Registration information
Source: ECHA
Full registration
Hazard class and category code(s)
Source: ECHA No harmonized CLP classification ![]() Chemical informationSynonyms
tribromophenol
EC number
204-278-6
Registered production volume
Source: ECHA 0 - 10 tonnes per annum
(Bio)monitoring data
TriBP was detected in human serum and breast milk in a general population from Okinawa in Japan. TriBP was also detected in high concentrations in serum from cats diagnosed with feline hyperthyroidism. (Norrgran et al., 2012; Fujii et al., 2014a; Fujii et al., 2014b)
Possible uses
Source:
This substance has endocrine disrupting properties. In vitro studies have shown binding to a thyroid hormone transport protein. Animal studies have shown the substance to alter the rate of development and increase abnormalities. In addition it interferes with the synthesis of estrogen and thyroid hormones.
Technical function of substances
Source: Antiseptic, wood preservative, flame retardant intermediate. Source: HSDB
Registered use(s) - Sector End Use (SU)
Source: ECHA SU 12: Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion
Registered use(s) - Chemical Product category (PC)
Source: ECHA PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds
Registered use(s) - Environmental Release Category (ERC)
Source: ECHA ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles
Registered use(s) - Process Category (PROC)
Source: ECHA PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation ProducersCompany Group
Company Name
Albemarle Corporation
ALBEMARLE CORP SOUTH PLANT, 2270 Highway 79 South, Magnolia, Columbia County, 71753-9129, AR, US, , USA
ALBEMARLE CORP SOUTH PLANT, 2270 Highway 79 South, Magnolia, Columbia, 71753-9129, AR, US, , USA Chemtura
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL - SOUTH PLANT, 324 Southfield Cutoff, El Dorado, Union, 71730, AR, US, , USA
Service Provider
TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, IS-USR-MUC Westendstraße 199 80686 Munich Germany , , Germany
TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, IS-USR-MUC Westendstraße 199 80686 Munich Germany, , Germany TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, S-USR-MUC Westendstraße 199 80686 Munich Germany, , Germany TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, Westendstraße 199 80686 München Germany , , Germany Source: ECHA |