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BroShield® 21-B

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BroShield® 21B is an efficient Flame Retardant additive designed for both plastics and elastomers. Its brominated, high-purity composition ensures outstanding thermal stability and flame resistance. With a white powder form, this additive is compatible with various polymers including ABS, HIPS, PET, polyolefins, LDPE, PBT, PC, polyamides, PP, TPE, and PC/ABS Alloy. It is known for being halogenated and diphenyl oxide-free, enhancing safety. BroShield® 21B's cost-effective nature makes it a preferred choice. Its solid physical form makes it easy to handle.

Chemical Name: 1,2-Bis(pentabromophenyl) ethane

Chemical Family: Brominated Compounds, Ethers, Halogenated Compounds

Functions: Flame Retardant

Labeling Claims: High Purity

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), PC/ABS Alloy, Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP), Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Synonyms: 1,1′-(1,2-Ethanediyl)bis[2,3,4,5,6-pentabromobenzene], 1,2-Bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethane, 1,2-Bis(pentabromodiphenyl)ethane, 1,2-Bis(pentabromophenyl)ethane, 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-[2-(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethyl]benzene, Bis(pentabromophenyl)ethane, Decabromodiphenylethane, Ethylenebis(pentabromobiphenyl), Ethylenebispentabromobenzene

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Brominated Compounds,

Ethers,

Halogenated Compounds

Chemical Name

1,2-Bis(pentabromophenyl) ethane

CASE Ingredients Functions

Flame Retardant

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Flame Retardant

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Flame Retardants

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Flame Retardants

Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

High Purity

CASE Ingredients Features

Cost Effective,

Thermal Stability

Materials Features

Brominated,

Cost Effective,

Diphenyl Oxide-free,

Flame Retardant,

Good Thermal Stability,

Halogenated,

High Efficiency,

High Purity

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS),

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE),

PC/ABS Alloy,

Polyamides,

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT),

Polycarbonates (PC),

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP),

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Fibers & Fabrics

Applications

BroShield® 21-B is a very effective halogenated flame retardant for thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers. It is also very useful in coatings, adhesives, and fabric back-coatings.

Properties

Color

White

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance
White powder

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),

SARA 311/312

Chemical Inventories

ENCS (Japan),

TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Health and Safety
  • The use of proper protective equipment is recommended.
  • Excess exposure to the product should be avoided.
  • Please wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Store the product in a cool, dry, wellventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Packaging

Standard packages include 25 kg bags and 1,000 kg super sacks.