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HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant
Modified brominated ether additive for EPS, XPS and selected thermoplastic flame-retardant compounds.
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HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant at a Glance
ZXCHEM is an HBCD replacement flame retardant supplier and exporter in China. HBCD replacement flame retardant, CAS 97416-84-7, is a modified brominated ether supplied as white powder or granules.
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Standard lead time is approximately 14 days from order confirmation.
HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant Specifications
Values are supply limits; melting point is in °C. Flame ratings of the finished product depend on the complete formulation.
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Storage & Shipping
Storage Conditions
Keep sealed in a cool, dry, ventilated warehouse. Protect bags from moisture, heat and contamination; segregate strong oxidizing and reducing materials.
Packaging Integrity
Inspect bag seams and inner liners before unloading. Secure pallets, protect from rain and punctures, retain lot labels and reseal opened liners promptly.
Packaging
25 kg lined bags / 1,000 kg bulk bags
Handling & Protection
Use enclosed powder feeding or local dust extraction. Wear suitable gloves, safety glasses and work clothing; avoid airborne dust and wash after handling. Keep heated-process fumes away from workers.
What Is HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant?
This HBCD replacement is tetrabromobisphenol A bis(2,3-dibromo-2-methylpropyl ether), CAS 97416-84-7. It is a modified brominated ether additive rather than hexabromocyclododecane. The methyl-substituted side chain also distinguishes it from conventional BDDP, CAS 21850-44-2; select materials by chemical identity when comparing formulations.
The supply specification controls purity ≥95%, bromine ≥65%, volatile matter ≤0.30% and whiteness ≥90. A minimum melting point of 100°C is retained from the TDS. These limits help purchasing and production teams compare incoming lots and plan powder feeding, dispersion and storage.
EPS and XPS development should assess the complete combination of resin, blowing agent, stabilizers and flame-retardant package. Evaluate cell structure, expansion behaviour, thermal ageing and the required fire test at the intended product thickness. Raw-material bromine content alone does not establish a finished-insulation fire rating.
For polypropylene and other styrenic compounds, determine compatibility, processing window and additive loading through compounding trials. Check mechanical performance, surface appearance and migration after ageing before selecting an industrial recipe.
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HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant Applications
EPS insulation formulations
Brominated additive for expandable polystyrene development. Evaluate bead processing, expansion, cell structure and final-board fire performance in the intended insulation formulation.
XPS extrusion formulations
Flame-retardant component for extruded polystyrene. Assess dispersion, melt stability, blowing-agent compatibility and finished-board properties across the actual extrusion window.
Selected thermoplastic compounds
Additive for selected polypropylene and styrenic resin development. Optimize the additive package through formulation trials, including thermal ageing, mechanical properties and the required fire test.
Why Source HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant from ZXCHEM
Combined chemical orders
Source several chemical raw materials through one ZXCHEM contact. We coordinate product selection, quotations and suitable consolidated shipments so you can plan the order with one team.
Dedicated R&D Laboratory
Discuss specifications, sample results and application questions with our technical team. Our dedicated R&D laboratory supports product testing and helps clarify material selection.
Experienced Chemical Logistics
ZXCHEM has more than 30 years of experience in dangerous-goods transportation. We coordinate suitable shipments through logistics companies in which we hold equity interests in Qingdao, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Tianjin.
Dedicated Purchasing Support
Your account manager follows the order from quotation and contract signing through shipment and after-sales support. One contact coordinates technical documents, commercial details and delivery updates.
HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant FAQ
Which HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant grade should I choose?
The listed supply specification is Purity ≥95% / Bromine ≥65%. Check the TDS for assay and impurity limits, then test a sample for compatibility and performance in your process.
Can I request a HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant sample for testing?
Yes. We can provide free samples for testing. Tell us the application, the grade you need and the tests you plan to run.
How is HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant packed and shipped?
Standard packing is 25 kg lined bags / 1,000 kg bulk bags. The usual MOQ is 1,000 kg, with a lead time of approximately 14 days from order confirmation. It ships as non-dangerous goods.
Which documents are available for HBCD Replacement Flame Retardant?
The TDS lists the supply specification and the SDS covers safety and transport; both can be downloaded on this page. Each shipment comes with a batch COA.
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