Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE)

General Properties:

• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₄Br₁₀

• Molecular Weight: 971.22 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Thermal Stability: Excellent for high-temperature polymer processing

  
  

Applications

• Engineering Plastics

  • Used in nylon, PBT, PET, HIPS, ABS, polypropylene, polyethylene, and other engineering resins requiring enhanced flame resistance.

• Wire & Cable

  • Improves fire performance in insulation and jacketing compounds while maintaining processing efficiency.

• Electronics & Electrical Components

  • Used in housings, connectors, switches, and electrical components that must meet stringent flame-retardancy standards.

• Automotive Applications

  • Enhances fire safety in interior components, under-the-hood parts, and electrical systems.

• Construction Materials

  • Applied in insulation products, composite materials, and building components requiring improved fire resistance.

Advantages

• High Bromine Content: Provides highly efficient flame-retardant performance with optimized loading levels.

• Excellent Thermal Stability: Maintains stability during high-temperature processing of engineering plastics.

• Broad Polymer Compatibility: Performs well in a wide variety of thermoplastic and thermoset resin systems.

• Preserves Mechanical Properties: Provides effective flame retardancy while minimizing the impact on strength, toughness, and processability.

Safety & Handling

DBDPE should be handled using standard industrial chemical safety practices.

• Dust may cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract

• Avoid inhalation of airborne dust

• Practice good industrial hygiene during handling