Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Reference Materials

Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis with High-Purity Hexabromocyclododecane HBCD Reference Materials

HPC Standards GmbH offers top-tier Hexabromocyclododecane HBCD reference materials, meticulously tested to meet international quality standards. Essential for laboratories in food and environmental analysis, our high-purity HBCD ensures precise and reliable results, aiding compliance with regulatory limits. Trust HPC Standards for your analytical needs in monitoring and assessing HBCD residues.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane	676923 3194-55-6	1X250MG	Please log in.
1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	679834 3194-55-6	1X5ML	Please log in.
1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Cyclohexane	680296 3194-55-6	1X1ML	Please log in.

High-purity reference materials for accurate and reliable residue analysis of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD).

Overview

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a brominated flame retardant primarily used in extruded and expanded polystyrene foam for thermal insulation in construction. It is also found in upholstered furniture, automobile interiors, packaging materials, and electronic equipment. HBCD consists of twelve carbon, eighteen hydrogen, and six bromine atoms, forming a cyclic structure.

Uses

HBCD is extensively used for its flame-retardant properties in:

Construction materials (XPS and EPS foam)
Upholstered furniture
Automobile interiors
Packaging materials
Electronic equipment housings

Regulatory

Due to its persistence, toxicity, and ecotoxicity, HBCD has been listed under various regulations:

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Annex A)
European Chemicals Agency (SVHC list and REACH Annex XIV)
EPA's List of Chemicals of Concern

HBCD is subject to authorization and restrictions, with specific exemptions for certain uses in construction materials.

Monitoring

HBCD is monitored in environmental samples such as soil, sediment, wildlife, and human tissues. Long-term monitoring programs indicate a general decrease in environmental concentrations over time.

Health Impact

Human toxicity: HBCD is classified as a category 2 reproductive toxin. It can bioaccumulate in lipid-rich tissues and has varying toxicokinetic profiles depending on its stereoisomer form.

Environmental Impact

HBCD is persistent and bioaccumulative, posing risks to wildlife and ecosystems. It has been detected in various environmental samples, indicating its widespread distribution and long-range transport.

Safety Measures

Handling HBCD requires strict safety measures due to its hazardous nature. Protective equipment and proper disposal methods are essential to minimize exposure and environmental contamination.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for HBCD, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products meet international quality requirements and the highest industrial standards, essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis.