§ 23-13.4-2. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(1) “DecaBDE” means decabromodiphenyl ether.
(2) “OctaBDE” means octabrominated diphenyl ether or any technical mixture in which octabrominated diphenyl ether is a predominate congener.
(3) “PBDE” means polybrominated diphenyl ether.
(4) “PentaBDE” means pentabrominated diphenyl ether or any technical mixture in which pentabrominated diphenyl ether is a predominate congener including, but not limited to, metal furniture, machinery, major appliances, electronic products, and wood-burning stoves.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 591, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 45.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-13.4 - Hazardous Chemicals — Contamination of Breast Milk and Environment
Section 23-13.4-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-13.4-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-13.4-3. - Manufacturing, processing or distribution.
Section 23-13.4-4. - “DecaBDE” study.
Section 23-13.4-5. - Review of “decaBDE” Study.
Section 23-13.4-6. - Transportation of products containing PBDEs.