Substance Information

2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol

EC / List no.: 221-967-7

CAS no.: 3296-90-0

Mol. formula: C5H10Br2O2

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GHS08: Serious Health Hazard

Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP15) approved by the European Union, this substance may cause genetic defects and may cause cancer.

  • C

Carcinogenic

  • M

Mutagenic

This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 to < 10 tonnes per annum.

This substance is used by professional workers (widespread uses) and at industrial sites.

This substance is used by professional workers (widespread uses) and at industrial sites.

Consumer Uses

ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.

Article service life

ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.

Widespread uses by professional workers

This substance is used in the following products: polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas: building & construction work.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use.

Formulation or re-packing

ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.

Uses at industrial sites

This substance is used in the following products: polymers.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: plastic products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: for thermoplastic manufacture.

Manufacture

ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.

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