Pentabromodiphenyl ether Property

Density 

2.25-2.28 g/cm3

Water Solubility 

Insoluble (<0.1 g/100 mLat 20.5 ºC)

Stability:

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference

32534-81-9

EPA Substance Registry System

Pentabromodiphenyl ether (32534-81-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn,N

Risk Statements 

48/21/22-50/53-64

Safety Statements 

36/37-45-60-61

RIDADR 

3152

HazardClass 

9

PackingGroup 

II

Hazardous Substances Data

32534-81-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 5 g/kg NTIS** OTS0522287

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H362May cause harm to breast-fed children

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P263Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Pentabromodiphenyl ether Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE-99) is an amber coloured solid, and insoluble in water. It is a halogenated organic compound and is very unreactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group are incompatible with strong oxidising and reducing agents. Also, they are incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides. 2,2′,4,4′,5-Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE-99) was in use as a component of many commonly used flame retardants, including DE-71, Bromkal G1, and other popular mixtures. DE-71 was sold as a flame retardant for unsaturated polyester, rigid and flexible polyurethane foams, epoxies, laminates, adhesives, and coatings. The PBDEs are used in paint, high-impact plastic, foam, and textiles, as well as in electronic, building, automotive, furniture, and household plastic products. The U.S. manufacturers and the EU have banned the use of PBDE since 2004.

Chemical Properties

amber solid

General Description

Amber solid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Simple aromatic halogenated organic compounds are very unreactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group are incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they are incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for Pentabromodiphenyl ether are not available, but Pentabromodiphenyl ether is probably combustible.

Safety Profile

A poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by inhalation. Low toxicity by skin contact. A moderate skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of Brí