Chemical name: FireMaster BP 6, Polybromobiphenyls

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:

Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garment, undergarments and linen intended to come into contact with the skin.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

All other uses not listed above.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garment, undergarments and linen intended to come into contact with the skin.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2001