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.
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: |
8.6 E-3
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: |
3.0 E+1
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| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: |
3.0 E+1
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| 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
| Cancer: |
Currently listed
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| Reproductive Toxicity: |
Currently listed
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| Listed for: |
Cancer
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| Date of Listing: |
01/01/1988
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| Basis for Listing: |
State's Qualified Experts
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| Listed for: |
Developmental Toxicity
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| Developmental Toxicity | |
| Date of Listing: |
10/01/1994
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| Basis for Listing: |
Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency
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| Cancer | |
| No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): |
0.02 µg/day
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| Cancer: |
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