Name | Tetrabromobisphenol A |
Synonyms | TBBA Great lakes BA-59P Tetrabromobisphenol A 3,5,3',5'-tetrabromobisphenola 3,5,3',5'-Tetrabromobisphenol A TETRABROMOBISPHENOL A CARBONATE OLIGOMER 2,2-Bis(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)propane 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromo-pheno 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis(2,6-dibromophenol) |
CAS | 79-94-7 |
EINECS | 201-236-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/C15H12Br4O2/c1-15(2,7-3-9(16)13(20)10(17)4-7)8-5-11(18)14(21)12(19)6-8/h3-6,20-21H,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C15H12Br4O2 |
Molar Mass | 543.87 |
Density | 2.1 |
Melting Point | 178-181°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 316 °C |
Water Solubility | Insoluble |
Solubility | Insoluble |
Vapor Presure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
Appearance | White crystal |
Color | White to Almost white |
BRN | 1889048 |
pKa | 8.50±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.5000 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00013962 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White powder. The freezing point is 180 ℃, soluble in acetone, butanone, methanol, slightly soluble in water, and soluble in alkaline aqueous solutions. It belongs to the aromatic bromine containing flame retardant, with high bromine content and good thermal stability. |
Use | As a reactive flame retardant, it can be used for epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, etc. As an additive flame retardant, it can be used for polystyrene, SAN resin and ABS resin, etc. |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. |
UN IDs | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | SM0894500 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29081990 |
Hazard Class | 9 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 inhalation in guinea pig: > 500mg/m3/8H |
Raw Materials | Chlorine 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol Bromine Ethyl Alcohol |
Downstream Products | 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromobisphenol A diallyl ether |
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off-white powder. The melting point was 180-184 °c. Boiling point 316 degrees C (decomposition). Soluble in methanol and ether, insoluble in water.
bisphenol A was added with bromine and chlorine at room temperature. The product was obtained by bromination reaction, filtration, washing with water and drying.
used in plastic, rubber, textile, fiber and paper industry as flame retardant, such as epoxy, polycarbonate, polyester, phenolic and ABS resin, the product has good flame retardancy and self-extinguishing properties. At present, it is officially used in TV high-pressure package infusion of epoxy resin.
non-toxic. Packed in plastic bags. According to the general provisions of the storage and transportation of chemicals.
LogP | 5.903-6.31 at 12-25℃ |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
(IARC) carcinogen classification | 2A (Vol. 115) 2018 |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Introduction | tetrabromobisphenol-a is a Persistent organic pollutant (POPS) widely used in the environment.. It has long-term residue in the environment, bioaccumulation, semi-volatile, highly toxic and carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic, can be in the atmosphere in a long distance migration and can be deposited back to the Earth, resulting in atmospheric, pollution of environmental media such as water, sediment and soil, and related ecosystems. |
Application | tetrabromobisphenol A(TBBPA) is a common bromine flame retardant, which is widely used in polycarbonate, epoxy resin, plastic, in the production of flame retardant coatings, etc. |
Application | as a reactive flame retardant, it can be used for epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, etc, SAN resin and ABS resin, etc. used in plastic, rubber, textile, fiber and paper industry as flame retardant, such as epoxy, polycarbonate, polyester, phenolic and ABS resin, the product has good flame retardancy and self-extinguishing properties. At present, it is officially used in TV high-pressure package infusion of epoxy resin. |
production method | The bisphenol is added bromine at room temperature, passed through the bromination reaction, filtered, washed with water, dried, finished product. Raw material consumption quota: bisphenol A 840kg/t, bromine 350kg/t, liquid chlorine (98%)800kg/t. |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |