2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47)

CASRN 5436-43-1 | DTXSID3030056

IRIS Health Assessment Of 2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-47) CASRN 5436-43-12,2',4,4',5-Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-99) CASRN 60348-60-92,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-153) CASRN 68631-49-22,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-Decabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-209) CASRN 1163-19-5

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Overview

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are used as flame retardants in furniture foam (pentaBDE), plastics for TV cabinets, consumer electronics, wire insulation, and backcoatings for draperies and upholstery (decaBDE), and plastics for personal computers and small appliances (octaBDE).

Related Links

• EPA Chemicals Dashboard - 2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47)
• eChemPortal - Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47)

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Chemical Structure for
2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47)

Synonyms

• BDE-47
• Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis(2,4-dibromo)-
• PBDE 47
• 2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether
• 5436-43-1