Section 108921.
108921. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “OctaBDE” means octabrominated diphenyl ether or any technical mixture in which octabrominated diphenyl ether is a predominate congener. (b) “PBDE” means polybrominated diphenyl ether. (c) “PentaBDE” means pentabrominated diphenyl ether or any technical mixture in which pentabrominated diphenyl ether is a predominate congener. (d) “Congener” means a specific […]
Section 108922.
108922. On and after June 1, 2006, a person may not manufacture, process, or distribute in commerce a product, or a flame-retarded part of a product, containing more than one-tenth of 1 percent of pentaBDE or octaBDE, except for products containing small quantities of PBDEs that are produced or used for scientific research on the […]
Section 108923.
108923. On or before March 1, 2004, the Senate Office of Research shall submit to the President pro Tempore of the Senate and the Senate Environmental Quality Committee recommendations regarding the regulation of PBDE, including relevant findings and rulings by the European Union. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 205, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
Section 108920.
108920. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Chemicals known as brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are widely used in California. To meet stringent fire standards, manufacturers add BFRs to a multitude of products, including plastic housing of electronics and computers, circuit boards, and the foam and textiles used in furniture. (b) Polybrominated […]