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Substance: 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-decabromodiphenyl ether	Other Names: BDE-209; PBDE 209

Formula: C12Br10O						CAS-No.: 1163-19-5

Study: photochemical decomposition, uv absorption spectrum, photolysis


Authors: J. Bezares-Cruz, C.T. Jafvert, I. Hua

Title: Solar Photodecomposition of Decabromodiphenyl Ether:  Products and Quantum Yield

Journal/Source: Environ. Sci. Technol., 38 (15), 4149-4156, (2004); DOI: 10.1021/es049608o


Data: table, diagram

Energy/Wavelength range: 300 - 320 nm

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Comments: The range of wavelengths where both the molar absorptivity of BDE209 and the solar irradiance flux are significant 
occurs between 300 and 350 nm. For this range, the wavelength average quantum yield for BDE209 photoreaction, PHI(ave), was 
calculated to be 0.47.

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