Chemical name: Cyclododecane, 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromo-, Cyclododecane, hexabromo-

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The production, use, import and export of hexabromocyclododecane have all been banned in China except for the followings:

1. The production, use, import and export of hexabromocyclododecane used for expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene in buildings (used mainly as flame retardant) will be allowed within the validity of specific exemption. The validity of the specific exemption will be terminated in 5 years after the amendment taking into effect in China (on December 25, 2021).

2. The production, use, import and export of hexabromocyclododecane used for laboratory-scale research or as a reference standard will be allowed.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

1.Expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene in buildings (used mainly as flame retardant)

2. Used for laboratory-scale research or as a reference standard.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Since December 26^th, 2016, the production, use, import and export of hexabromocyclododecane have all been banned in China except for the specific exemption.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to:

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 26/12/2016