2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether is a polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) used as a flame retardant. It is an organobromine compound structurally similar to other halogenated aromatic compounds and has been incorporated into materials such as plastics, electronics, and textiles to reduce flammability.
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CAS 68631-49-2
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The international HS code for 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether (CAS 68631-49-2) is 2909.30.
2909.30
2909 30 39
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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