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  1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OBDF (octafuran)

1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OBDF (octafuran) was not found in any of the samples above the limits of detection.

About 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OBDF (octafuran)
CAS RN	103582-29-2
Chemical Class	Brominated furan
Chemical SubClass	Octabrominated furan
Uses	no commercial uses, pollution from incineration of products containing brominated fire retardants

Suspected Health Concerns for 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OBDF (octafuran)

No information on health effects associated with this chemical is available in seven standard toxicity references.

References for Health Effects