Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate

Formerly used in fabrics, plastics, and foam; now mainly encountered in older treated items and at contaminated waste sites [1][2].

Skin contact with old treated clothing/foam, breathing or ingesting indoor dust, workplace air/dust when handling legacy materials, or contact with soil/water near waste sites [1][2].

Damages DNA and caused tumors in animals; EPA classifies it as a probable human carcinogen; IARC has evaluated it for carcinogenicity. Skin can absorb it; it may irritate skin and eyes [1][2][3].

Workers in manufacturing, recycling, or disposal of flame‑retarded goods; people using decades‑old treated textiles; young children who mouth fabrics or ingest dust; residents near contaminated sites [1][2].

Avoid or replace vintage flame‑retardant sleepwear; reduce dust with wet cleaning and HEPA vacuuming; wash hands often; handle suspect old foam/fabrics with gloves and seal for disposal; follow workplace protections [1][2].