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SAYTEX® RB-9170

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SAYTEX® RB-9170 flame retardant is a low-viscosity, reactive, aromatic bromine-containing diol with high bromine content. The product is a low-viscosity amber liquid with improved processing and storage characteristics compared to conventional brominated diols. Low viscosity at room temperature eliminates the need for heated, insulated storage tanks and drum-heating facilities. It is used as reactive diol for rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams, urethane elastomers and coatings.

Functions: Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant

Chemical Family: Brominated Compounds, Diols, Halogenated Compounds

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU)

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
77098-07-08

Features & Benefits

Features
  • High aromatic bromine content
  • Reactive diol
  • Scorch resistant
  • Low viscosity

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Amber
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 0.55mg KOH/g
Bulk Density14.6lb/gal³
Viscosity (25°C)2000 - 4000cP
Specific Gravity1.75
Halogen Content43wt. %
n-pentane Solubility (25°C)2.4wt. %
Isopentane Solubility (25°C)2.1wt. %
Hydroxyl Number160 - 188mg KOH/g
HFO 1233zd(E) Solubility (25°C)max. 0.1wt. %
HFC 245fa Solubility (25°C)10wt. %
Cyclopentane Solubility (25°C)5.4wt. %
Water Contentmax. 0.2wt. %

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America