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BroShield® RB4
BroShield® RB4 is a reactive halogenated flame retardant containing 68% bromine for unsaturated polyester applications.
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- Manufacturer: St. Louis Group
- Product Line: Flame Retardants
- Product: BroShield® Brominated Flame Retardants
- Industries: Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
BroShield® RB4 is a white crystalline powder containing 68% bromine. This grade is primarily used to produce unsaturated polyester resins and slow fire propagation.
Specifications
Form: Powder
Color: Off-white
CAS number: 632-79-1
Bromine content: 67% to 68%
Melting point: ≥ 270 °C
Moisture: ≥ 0.20%
Specific gravity: 2.90
Primary Chemistry: Tetrabromophthalic anhydride
Features & Benefits
- High bromine content
- High purity
- Flame retardant properties for unsaturated polyester resins
Problems Solved
Availability of high-purity and reactivity flame retardants High loading rate of commercially available brominated fire retardants Lack of prevention or the spread of fire in various manufactured materials
Applications
Rigid foam Wire coatings Wool and textiles Marine Building and Cconstruction Wind Eenergy Automotive Sheet molding compounds Glass fiber reinforced plastics
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