BroShield® BPS-70 HP

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Brominated Compounds,

Halogenated Compounds

Chemical Name

Bromopolystyrene

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Flame Retardant

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Flame Retardants

Chemical Structure

Brominated Polystyrene

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Brominated,

Flame Retardant,

Good Electrical Properties,

Good Thermal Stability,

High Hydrolytic Stability,

High Purity,

Non Blooming

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

PC/ABS Alloy,

Polyamides,

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT),

Polyesters,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Applications

BroShield BPS-70 HP has exceptional thermal and hydrolytic stability. Its excellent electric properties and non-blooming characteristics make it especially useful in engineering resins, primarily polyesters and polyamides.

Properties

Color

White

Physical Form

Granules,

Solid

Appearance

White granules

Typical Composition Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Chlorine Content	max. 1.5	%	—
Bromide Ion Content	max. 250	ppm	—
Hydrolysable Bromide Content	max. 800	ppm	—
Total Ionic Content	max. 500	μmol/L	—
Iron Content	max. 10	ppm	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,

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

SARA 313

Chemical Inventories

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 packaging includes 25 kg bags or 1000 kg super sacks.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.