On November 5, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the official designation of 1,1’-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (decabromodiphenylethane, DBDPE) as a Substance of Very High Concern(SVHC). This decision followed unanimous agreement by the EU Member State Committee (MSC) during its October meeting, where DBDPE was recognized for its very high persistence and bioaccumulative potential (vPvB) under Article 57(e) of the REACH Regulation. Widely used as a flame retardant across multiple industries, this classification will support potential future restrictions on brominated flame retardants.
This measure will encourage relevant enterprises to pay more attention to the substitution and control of brominated flame retardants.
Decabromodiphenyl ethane (CAS number: 84852-53-9) is a white powder broad-spectrum additive flame retardant, characterized by good thermal stability, strong UV resistance, and low exudation. It is widely used in the fields of plastics and wires and cables, and can be used as a substitute for decabromodiphenyl ether flame retardants in materials such as ABS, HIPS, PA, PBT/PET, PC, PP, PE, SAN, PC/ABS, HIPS/PPE, thermoplastic elastomers, silicone rubber, PVC, EPDM, etc.
In this context, Sichuan Taifeng is a professional manufacturer of ammonium polyphosphate, has successfully developed mature alternative solutions for materials such as ABS, PA, PP, PE, silicone rubber, PVC, and EPDM, relying on its profound technological accumulation and innovation capabilities. We can not only assist relevant enterprises in a smooth transition and meet increasingly strict regulatory requirements, but also ensure that product performance and quality are not affected. We sincerely invite companies with needs to consult and work together with Taifeng to meet the challenges.
Post time: Nov-24-2025
