Tetrabromobisphenol A

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Definition of tetrabromobisphenol–A:
Tetrabromobisphenol–A (TBBP-A) is a brominated organic compound. It's primary used as an intermediate in the production of flame retardants like PBDEs, but can also be used as a flame retardant itself. [1]
This is the common definition for tetrabromobisphenol–A, other definitions can be discussed in the article


Notes

tetrabromobisphenol–A
TBBP-A.jpg
Formula
C15H12Br4O2
Tetrabromobisphenol-A is produced in the USA, Israel and Japan but not in the EU. Current production is estimated between 120.000 and 150.000 ton each year, of which approximately 40.000 ton is each year exported to the European Union.