REACH: ECHA adds DBDPE to the Candidate List

05/11/2025 - ECHA’s Member State Committee confirmed the addition of 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) to the list in its October meeting. The substance has very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties and is used as a flame retardant in various industries. This identification will support the potential restriction work on brominated flame retardants. The list ...