13560-89-9

CAS Number

13560-89-9

Name

Dechlorane plus

SIN Groups

(Poly)halogenated alkanes
(Poly)halogenated alkenes

Reason for inclusion on the SIN List

Identi´fied as vPvB for the REACH Candidate List. This substance has persistent, bioackumulative and toxic properties.It has been detected in environmental and human samples and estimated and experimental data show P, B and T properties.

Date for inclusion on the SIN List

2014 October

REACH status, appears on

Source:

Candidate list

Registration information

Source:

Full registration

Hazard class and category code(s)

Source: ECHA

No harmonized CLP classification

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Chemical information

Synonyms

DDC-CODechlorane A; bis(hexachlorocyclopentadieno)cyclooctane; 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,-10,13,13,14,14-Dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodechydro-1,4:7,10-dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene; Dodecachlorododecahydrodimethanodibenzocyclooctene

EC number

236-948-9

Registered production volume

Source: ECHA

100 - 1000 tonnes per annum

Possible uses

Source:

This substance has persistent, bioackumulative and toxic properties.It has been detected in environmental and human samples and estimated and experimental data show P, B and T properties.

Technical function of substances

Source:

Used as a fire retardant for plastics. Source: HSDB

Registered use(s) - Sector End Use (SU)

Source: ECHA

SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys)
SU 12: Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion
SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment

Registered use(s) - Chemical Product category (PC)

Source: ECHA

PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds
PC 33: Semiconductors

Registered use(s) - Article category (AC)

Source:

AC 13: Plastic articles
AC 1: Vehicles
AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles
AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators
AC 5: Fabrics, textiles and apparel

Registered use(s) - Environmental Release Category (ERC)

Source: ECHA

ERC 10a: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release
ERC 11a: Wide dispersive indoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release
ERC 2: Formulation of preparations
ERC 3: Formulation in materials
ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Registered use(s) - Process Category (PROC)

Source: ECHA

PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation
PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent
PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure
PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous  process with occasional controlled exposure
PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation)
PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises
PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact)
PROC 6: Calendering operations
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities
PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)

Producers

Occidental Petroleum

Occidental Chemical Belgium BVBA, A.Z. De Vunt 13 / 9,3220, Holsbeek, Belgium

OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP NIAGARA PLANT, 4700 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, Niagara, 14304-3821, NY, , USA

SPECIAL MATERIALS

SPECIAL MATERIALS COMPANY, 70 West 40th Street, New York, New York, 10018, NY, , USA

Source: ECHA