Compound record

1,2-Bis(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane

Also known as BTBPE

37853-59-1 · aromatic brominated flame retardant / candidate list substance · flame retardant

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Status

Current EU framework read, dates, and source-backed status context.

Lookup labels

BTBPE 1,2-BIS(2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOXY)ETHANEFireMaster 680FireMaster FF 680

Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources

CAS 37853-59-1

Formula C14H8Br6O2

Molecular weight 687.6 g/mol

InChIKey YATIGPZCMOYEGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Current status

EU status, SVHC, REACH, and POPs view

1,2-Bis(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on vPvB (Article 57e), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

This page should answer the direct status question quickly, then show the framework rows that support the answer without forcing the user through a spreadsheet-like table first.

Candidate List substancestatuslatest imported framework state

8 Mar 2026last checkedlatest authority check date captured

Who should care

Article suppliers and importers
Materials, formulation, and product-compliance teams

Imported rationale

vPvB (Article 57e)

What to do next

Operational routes from the current status

Article duties

Check Candidate List threshold and SCIP relevance

Use this when the substance may sit in articles, components, or imported goods and you need to confirm communication and SCIP workflows.

Portfolio review

Screen affected product families and formulations

The use profile suggests this substance can appear in materials portfolios where one listing can ripple across multiple SKUs, suppliers, or component bills.

Source check

Verify the legal source before repeating the claim

Every summary should point back to the underlying authority surface. Use the source route when the exact notice, registry entry, or legal text matters.

Imported framework rows

Authority-backed detail

CandidateList 17 Jan 2023

Candidate List substance

vPvB (Article 57e)

check article threshold obligations; review SCIP notification relevance

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