Organic flame retardants bis(2-ethylhexyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) and 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5 tetrabromobenzoate (TBB) - Public comments summary
Official title: Organic flame retardants bis(2-ethylhexyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) and 2-ethylhexyl-2,3,4,5 tetrabromobenzoate (TBB) - Public comments summary
Comments on the draft state of the science report for TBB & TBPH to be addressed as part of the Chemicals Management Plan were submitted.
A summary of these comments and responses from the Government of Canada are included below, organized by topic:
1. Sources and uses
| Summarized rolled-up comment | Summarized response |
|---|---|
| The state of science report should be updated to reflect that quantities of TBB and TBPH imported into the Canadian market are likely less than 1,000 kg annually. | Noted. |
2. Risk management
| Summarized rolled-up comment | Summarized response |
|---|---|
| Due to changes in flammability standards, levels of TBB and TBPH in products are far lower than in the past. | Noted. |