SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)

Number

386-EN

Section

Specific Section

Use

Sector

Building and construction work
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment
Manufacture of textiles, leather, fur

Function

Other

Process

Other

Product category

other

Abstract

Hexabromocyclododecane HBCDD is one of the specific substances or substance groups for which a detailed alternatives assessment has been performed by SUBSPORTplus according to a common methodology. In this document the hazard profile and identified uses of HBCDD can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for three of its uses.

Reason substitution

other reasons

Hazard Assessment

Please consult the Substance Database according to SUBSPORTplus Screening Criteria (SDSC) for updated information.

Further information

An alternative assessment from the year 2013 is available as download: Link to case study hexabromocyclododecane

Date, reviewed

February 9, 2022