Where It Comes From
Manufacturing and use of flame‑retardant resins, coatings, and plastics; small amounts may be present as unreacted ingredient in finished products or released during processing and disposal [2].
How You Are Exposed
Mainly at work through skin contact or breathing dust/fumes during production, mixing, molding, cutting, or sanding treated materials; the general public may encounter low levels in dust near use or manufacturing sites [2].
Why It Matters
Caused tumors in multiple organs in rats and mice; human cancer risk is uncertain but of concern. Also causes skin/eye irritation and allergic skin reactions [1][2].
Who Is at Risk
Workers in plastics/resins, composite fabrication, and recycling; maintenance staff cutting or sanding FR panels; people living near production or waste sites [1][2].
How to Lower Your Exposure
At work, use closed systems, local exhaust, and wear chemical‑resistant gloves, eye/face protection, and protective clothing; follow your SDS. At home, avoid creating dust from treated materials, wet‑wipe and HEPA‑vacuum, and choose products labeled flame‑retardant‑free when feasible [2].
References
- [1]National Toxicology Program (NTP). Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of 2,2‑Bis(bromomethyl)‑1,3‑propanediol (CASRN 3296‑90‑0).
- [2]U.S. EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard. 2,2‑Bis(bromomethyl)‑1,3‑propanediol (CASRN 3296‑90‑0).