Uses
2,2'',4,4'',5,6''-Hexabromodiphenyl Ether-13C6 is a labelled analogue of 2,2'',4,4'',5,6''-Hexabromodiphenyl Ether (H290745), a hepatotoxic polybrominated diphenyl ester (PBDE) that is commonly used as a flame retardant. 2,2'',4,4'',5,6''-Hexabromodiphenyl ether is also sometimes found in food and meats as well, posing a significant risk to humans (especially during pregnancy) and/or animals that consume it.