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Decabromodiphenyl Ethane

CAS No.: 84852-53-9
Molecular Weight: 971.2 g/mol
Chemical Formula C14H4Br10

Decabromodiphenyl ethane or DBDPE or Deca bromo diphenyl ethane or 1,2-Bis(perbromophenyl)ethane flame retardant has good thermal stability and high bromine content making it a prime candidate for high temperature applications. It exhibits good UV resistance and hence is suitable for use in many applications requiring color stability. It can be used in a wide range of high-performance applications. It finds use in polymers, engineering resins, wire & cable and elastomers, adhesives. Decabromodiphenyl Ethane is a flame retardant is suitable for use in systems where recycling is anticipated.

General Properties and Specifications of Decabromodiphenyl ethane or DBDPE or Deca bromo diphenyl ethane or 1,2-Bis(perbromophenyl)ethane:
Appearance: White powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Bromine content: 81.5% minimum.
Free bromine: 10 ppm maximum.
Iron Fe: 10 ppm maximum.
Aluminum Al: 25 ppm maximum.
Average particle size (D50) (μm) 3 maximum.
Moisture: 0.1% maximum.
Volatile content: 0.1% maximum.
Relative density: about 3.25
Melting point: >345C.
Boiling point: 676C literature.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.