Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
2,2',4,4',5,5'-hexabromobiphenyl
CAS # 59080-40-9
Alternative Name
PBB-153
Categories*
Flame retardant
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Plastic/Rubber
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Akoso BT, Sleight SD, Nachreiner RF, Aust SD. 1982. Effects of purified polybrominated biphenyl congeners on the thyroid and pituitary glands in rats. Journal of the American College of Toxicology 1(3):23-36.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.