Toxic substances list: hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD)

Hexachlorobutadiene, or HCBD, has never been commercially produced in Canada. Formerly, the substance was imported into Canada for use as a solvent, but it is no longer imported. There are no natural sources of HCBD in the environment.

CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number: 87-68-3

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Risk Assessment

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Contact

Chemicals Management Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Gatineau QC  K1A 0H3

E-mail: interdiction-prohibition@ec.gc.ca

Substances Management Information Line:
Telephone: 1-800-567-1999 (in Canada) or 819-938-3232
Fax: 819-938-3231

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