ICL FR-1410, also known as Decabromodiphenyl Ethane, is an additive flame retardant containing 82% aromatic bromine. It is a powder-form product compatible with a range of polymers and resins, including polypropylene copolymer, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), epoxies (EP), polyamides, low-density polyethylene (LDPE), unsaturated polyester (UPE), and polypropylenes (PP). The product belongs to the brominated compounds chemical family and functions primarily as a flame retardant. ICL FR-1410 is compliant with several chemical inventories, including TSCA (USA), IECSC (China), TCSI (Taiwan), KECI (Korea), PICCS (Philippines), NCI (Vietnam), ENCS (Japan), and TECI (Thailand). It is not listed under California Proposition 65.

Chemical Name: 1,2-Bis(pentabromophenyl) ethane

Chemical Family: Brominated Compounds

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polypropylene Copolymer, Polypropylenes (PP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Synonyms: 1,1′-(1,2-Ethanediyl)bis[2,3,4,5,6-pentabromobenzene], 1,2-Bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethane, 1,2-Bis(pentabromodiphenyl)ethane, 1,2-Bis(pentabromophenyl)ethane, 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-[2-(2,3,4,5,6-pentabromophenyl)ethyl]benzene, Bis(pentabromophenyl)ethane, Decabromodiphenylethane, Ethylenebis(pentabromobiphenyl), Ethylenebispentabromobenzene

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Manufactured By
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Molecular formula
C₁₄Br₁₀H₄
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Uses

ICL FR-1410, Decabromodiphenyl Ethane, is an additive flame retardant containing 82% aromatic bromine. Its high bromine content coupled with its exceptional thermal stability makes it the material of choice for a large variety of applications. Major application areas include HIPS, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene (Homopolymers and Copolymers), Elastomers, PBT, Polyamides, UPE and Epoxy.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight971.2--
Melting Pointmax. 350°C-
Tapped Bulk Density1320g/l-
Free Bulk Density925g/l-
Specific Gravity3.25--
Bromine Content82%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight972--
Solubility in Water (at 25°C)0.72µg/L-
Relative Density3.25g/ml-
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)3.14x10⁻¹¹Pa-
Melting Point352°C-
AppearanceOff-White powder solid--
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetone Solubility (at 25°C)min. 0.01g/100g-
Chlorobenzene Solubility (at 25°C)min. 0.01g/100g-
Methanol Solubility (at 25°C)min. 0.01g/100g-
Methylene Dibromide Solubility (at 25°C)min. 0.01g/100g-
Toluene Solubility (at 25°C)min. 0.01g/100g-
Water Solubility (at 25°C)min. 0.01g/100g-
Typical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Weight Loss (thermogravimetric analysis 10°C/min, air)10%-
Weight Loss (thermogravimetric analysis 10°C/min, air)5%-
Weight Loss (thermogravimetric analysis 10°C/min, air)2%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information

ICL FR-1410 is stable in storage over long periods of time. Store in a dry, cool, ventilated area. Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with the skin and eyes.