Polybrominated Biphenyls

Synonym

Brominated biphenyls; Decabromobiphenyl; Polybromobiphenyls; PBB

Occurrence/Use

Formerly used as flame retardant in synthetic fibers, lacquers, and molded plastics. Manufacture in US stopped in 1976.

Polybrominated Biphenyls

Cancer Potency Information

Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: 8.6 E-3
Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 3.0 E+1
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 3.0 E+1
Comments/References:

CDHS 1989. Risk Specific Intake levels for Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

 

Note: This value was used as the basis of the No Significant Risk Level that was adopted for the purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65).

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: Currently listed
Reproductive Toxicity : Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism
State's Qualified Experts
Listed as causing : Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: Developmental Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing:
Basis for Listing : Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency

Safe Harbor Levels

No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)
0.02 µg/day
Cancer

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