Firemaster BZ-54
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Firemaster BZ-54 (FM BZ-54) is a flame retardant additive and consists of a brominated benzoate (2-ethylhexyl 2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate; TBB) and a brominated phthalate (bis (2-ethylhexyl) 2,3,4,5-tetrabromophthalate; TBPH).[1] It is made by Chemtura Corporation.
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- ↑ Jonathan S. Bearr, Carys L. Mitchelmore, and Heather M. Stapleton, "Species specific differences in the in vitro metabolism of the flame retardant mixture, Firemaster® BZ-54," Aquatic Toxicology, November 15, 2012.
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- Jonathan S. Bearr, Carys L. Mitchelmore, and Heather M. Stapleton, "Species specific differences in the in vitro metabolism of the flame retardant mixture, Firemaster® BZ-54," Aquatic Toxicology, November 15, 2012.
- Bearr JS, Stapleton HM, Mitchelmore CL, "Accumulation and DNA damage in fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) exposed to 2 brominated flame-retardant mixtures, Firemaster 550 and Firemaster BZ-54," Environ Toxicol Chem, March 2010.
- Jonathan S. Bearr, Heather M. Stapleton and Carys L. Mitchelmore, "Accumulation and DNA damage in fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) exposed to 2 brominated flame-retardant mixtures, Firemaster® 550 and Firemaster® BZ-54," Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, December 10, 2009.
