SAYTEX® BT-93W Flame Retardant

CAS Number: 32588-76-4

ethylenebistetrabromophthalimide SAYTEX BT-93W flame retardant is a unique white-colored additive that combines stable, aromatic bromine with an imide structure.

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Physical and Chemical Properties

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IUPAC Name

4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-2-[2-(4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,3-dioxoisoindol-2-yl)ethyl]isoindole-1,3-dione

Molecular Weight

951.50g/mol

Appearance

Powder

Color

White

Specific Gravity

2.77

Bulk Density

Packed: 55 [875]; Aerated: 30 [474]

Solubility in Water

<0.01 (weight % at 25 °C)

Solubility in Other Solvents

Acetone: 0.01 (at 25 °C)
Methanol: 0.01 (at 25 °C)
Toluene: 0.01 (at 25 °C)

Additional Properties

% Bromine (theoretical): 67.2; Dielectric constant (1 MHz): 1.17; Dissipation factor (1 MHz): 0.03; Average particle size (µ): 2.81; Refractive index: 1.79

Applications

SAYTEX BT-93W flame retardant provides premium performance in a wide range of applications. It finds use in polyolefins, high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), thermoplastic polyesters (PBT, PET,etc.), polycarbonate and elastomers.

Features

SAYTEX BT-93W flame retardant has outstanding thermal and UV stability. Its white color allows use in color-sensitive applications. Its thermal stability allows use in engineering resins like polyesters and polyamides. SAYTEX BT-93W flame retardant is also non-blooming. This feature allows use in such critical applications as polyolefin films where good heat sealability is required. Its excellent wet electrical properties also make it ideal for wire and cable applications.

Specifications

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CHEMICAL REGISTRATION CAS: 32588-76-4
NUMBERS EINECS: 2511186
MITI: 5-5550
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