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Compound record

Decabromodiphenyl ethane

Also known as C14H4Br10

84852-53-9 · aromatic brominated flame retardant / candidate list substance · flame retardant

C14H4Br10 flame retardantelectronicsplasticsSVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring DECABROMODIPHENYLETHANEdecabromodiphenyl ethaneDeBDethane

Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources

CAS 84852-53-9

Formula C14H4Br10

Molecular weight 971.2 g/mol

InChIKey BZQKBFHEWDPQHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

5 Nov 2025

DBDPE was added to the Candidate List.

CandidateList · detected 8 Mar 2026

ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List