32588-76-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane
• Synonyms: BT-93W;ETHYLENE BIS-(TETRABROMOPHTHALIMIDE);1,2-bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane;2,2'-ETHYLENEBIS-(4,5,6,7-TETRABROMOPHTHALIMIDE);2,2'-(1,2-Ethandiyl)bis[4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione];SAYTEX BT-93(R);SAYTEX BT-93(R)W;SAYTEX(R) BT-93(R) FLAME RETARDANT
• CAS NO: 32588-76-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₄Br₈N₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 951.47
• EINECS: 251-118-6
• Product Categories: Organics
• Mol File: 32588-76-4.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 446°C
• Boiling Point: 827.9 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 454.5 °C
• Appearance: yellow powder
• Density: 2.67
• Vapor Pressure: 1.48E-27mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.766
• Storage Temp.: Room Temperature
• PKA: -4.12±0.20(Predicted)
• Water Solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 21℃
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane(32588-76-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane(32588-76-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 32588-76-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane, also known as Ethylenebis(tetrabromophthalimide), is a yellow powder that serves as an additive fire retardant. It is commonly added to polymer mixtures to produce blends with enhanced flame resistance.

Uses

Used in Plastics and Polymers Industry:
1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane is used as an additive fire retardant for various types of plastics and polymers, including high impact polystyrene (HIPS), polyethylene, polypropylene, thermoplastic polyesters, and polyamide.
Used in Rubber Industry:
1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane is used as a fire retardant in the production of synthetic rubbers such as ethylene propylene-diene terpolymers (EPDM rubbers) and other types of synthetic rubbers.
Used in Engineering Plastics:
1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane is used as a flame retardant in the manufacturing of polycarbonate and other engineering plastics to improve their fire safety properties.
Used in Specialty Polymers:
1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane is used as a fire retardant in the production of specialty polymers such as ethylene copolymers, ionomer resins, and epoxies.
Used in Textile Industry:
1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane is used as a flame retardant in textile treatments to enhance the fire resistance of fabrics and materials used in various applications.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane may react with strong oxidizers.

Hazard

Low toxicity by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. A mild eye irritant.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane are not available but 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane is probably non-flammable.

InChI:InChI=1/C18H4Br8N2O4/c19-7-3-4(8(20)12(24)11(7)23)16(30)27(15(3)29)1-2-28-17(31)5-6(18(28)32)10(22)14(26)13(25)9(5)21/h1-2H2

Relevant articles and documents

Halogenated bis-imide flame retardants

This invention relates to a process for enhancing the properties of alkylene(C1 -C6)-bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) or bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) products produced by the bromination, respectively, of alkylene(C1 -C6)-bis-(phthalimide) or bis-(phthalimide) with a brominating agent in the presence of oleum, the process comprising curing the alkylene(C1 -C6)bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) or bis-(tetrabromophthalimide) products at a temperature above about 150° C. and below the melting point of the tetrabromophthalimide being cured for a period of from about 36 hours to about 5 hours. This enhanced product and its use in molding and extrusion compositions and in molded and extruded articles is also disclosed.