Flame Retardants

Product Guide

Great Lakes Solutions:

A Global Leader in Flame Retardants
Contents
Introduction
Flame retardants selection guide

4-5
6

Technical data: Bromine-based flame retardants

10

Technical data: Phosphorus-based flame retardants

12

Technical data: Antimony, synergists & smoke suppressants

13

Great Lakes Solutions:

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Resulting from decades of hard work, innovation

and lessons learned, the Great Lakes Solutions
of today is positioned to be our customers best
partner for bromine, phosphorus and antimonybased flame retardant needs, both today and
far into the future. For almost a century, we
have helped our customers to meet their flame
retardant needs with a broad portfolio of
products and solutions. In late 2010, Chemtura
introduced the Great Lakes Solutions business with
a mission to build on its well-established heritage,
by introducing dierentiated, innovative products,
and greener, sustainable solutions while
maintaining performance and quality. We are
proud of our history, and look forward to helping
our customers meet future performance, safety
and compliance requirements by constantly
improving our portfolio with new and improved
products for maximum sustainability.

Flame RetardantsSaving Lives

Fire kills thousands of people each year throughout the world, but many are spared because fires
are slowed or never start due to the use of flame
retardants. Great Lakes Solutions is a global leader
in flame retardant products and solutions for use
in applications such as furniture foam, electronic
components, electrical enclosures, building
products and more.
Great Lakes Solutions believes the public should
not be forced to choose between environmental
and fire safety and that we must have both. Our
business demands the highest standards of both
fire retardancy performance and environmental
sustainability. To meet these increasingly complex
challenges, Great Lakes Solutions oers a wide
range of flame retardant solutions that allow OEMs
the versatility to meet their individual needs.

Brominated flame retardants are used in a

variety of applications from electronic housings
to printed circuit boards and electrical connectors
to flexible and rigid polyurethane foam. Brominated
flame retardants provide optimal processing while
maintaining outstanding physical properties in a
cost eective manner.
Phosphorus flame retardants are popular for
electronic housings and where improved UV
stability is important. Our phosphorus flame
retardants are used extensively in a wide variety
of applications. Antimony trioxide is used as a
synergist in many polymers when combined
with brominated flame retardants and can be
used alone as a flame retardant in PVC. Our
antimony-based synergists are used in polymers,
paints, textiles, polyesters, coatings, elastomers
and rubber compounds.

Flame Retardants Selection Guide

 Recommended
 Suitable

Bromine Based Flame Retardants

PDBS-80
Firemaster CP-HF
Firemaster PBS-6HW
PHT-
PHT-Diol
DP-
BA-9P
PE-68
Firemaster BZ-
Firemaster BZ- HP
Firemaster 0
Firemaster 
Firemaster 600
Firemaster 60
CD-7P
SP-7
BC-
BC-8
DE-8R
Firemaster 00R
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Reactive flame retardant used during polymerization. Products not registered for sale in Europe.

Flame Retardants Selection Guide

 Recommended
 Suitable

Phosphorous Based Flame Retardants

Reofos 
Reofos 0
Reofos 6
Reofos 9
Kronitex CDP
Kronitex TCP
Kronitex TXP
Reofos RDP
Reofos BAPP
Antimony Based Synergists
TMS/ Timonox Red Star/Fireshield H /
Thermoguard S
Trutint/ Fireshield L / Thermoguard L
Microfine/ Ultrafine II
Pyrobloc SAP / Thermoguard FR
Other Synergists / Smoke Suppressants
Zinc Borate ZB-
Zinc Borate ZB-67
Smokebloc/ BFR-
Ongard 
LSFR
Thermoguard CPA
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Reactive flame retardant used during polymerization. Products not registered for sale in Europe.

Bromine-Based Flame Retardants

Viscosity/
Melting
Range C
PDBS-80
Poly (dibromostyrene)
Formula Weight: ~60,000
Bromine Content: 9.0%

Tg: 

Volatility
TGA, Wt. Loss
@ Temp
% @ 68C
0% @ 78C
0% @ 0C
9% @ C

Typical
Specific
Gravity

.9

Bulk Density
g/ml

. (P)

Solubility
(g/00 g solvent @  C)
Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
<0.


Firemaster 552
Tetrabromobenzoate ester composition
Bromine Content: 7%
Phosphorus Content: .%
Proprietary Blend
(This product is not registered
For sale in Europe)

Water
Toluene
Methylene Chloride
MEK
Methanol
Acetone

Insoluble
C
P
P
Insoluble
Insoluble

Firemaster 600
Tetrabromobenzoate ester composition
Bromine Content: 7.%
Phosphorus Content: .0%
Proprietary Blend
(This product is not registered
For sale in Europe)

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
<0.
P

Firemaster 602
Tetrabromobenzoate ester composition
Bromine Content: 6.8%
Phosphorus Content: .%
Proprietary Blend
(This product is not registered
For sale in Europe)

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.

6
.6
.6

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
9
C

CAS No. 899-99-

Firemaster CP44-HF
Copolymer of Dibromostyrene
Formula Weight: ~6,000
Bromine Content: 6-6%

% @ 6C
% @ 7C
Proprietary

Tg: 7

.0

CAS No. 899-99-

Firemaster PBS-64HW
Poly (dibromostyrene)
Formula Weight: ~60,000
Bromine Content: 6.0%

Tg: 6

% @ 6C
0% @ 7C
0% @ 0C

7 77

% @ 9C
0% @  C
0% @ 77C

.0

. (P)

CAS No. 899-99-

PHT4
Tetrabromophthalic anhydride
Formula Weight: 6.7
Bromine Content: 68.%

.9

.7 (L)
.09 (P)

CAS No. 6-79-

CD-75P
Hexabromocyclododecane
Formula Weight: 6.7
Bromine Content: 7.7%

Viscosity/
Melting
Range C

Volatility
TGA, Wt. Loss
@ Temp

70 cps
@ C

% @ 06C
0% @ C
0% @ 66C
9% @ 9C

 cps
@ 0C

% @ 0C
0% @ 6C
% @ 9C
0% @ 69C

 cps
@ 0C

% @ 7C
0% @ C
% @ 7C
0% @ 79C

80-9

% @ 8C
0% @ C
0% @ 6C

87-9

% @ C
0% @ C
0% @ 7C

80-0

% @ 08C
0% @ 8C
0% @ 80C

00-0

% @ 80C
0% @ C
0% @ 7C

Typical
Specific
Gravity

Bulk Density
g/ml

.

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
.
C

.7

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
9.7
C
C

.7

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
9.0
C
C

.

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.


0.


Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.


0.


Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C

<0.
C

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C

<0.
C

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
0.
0.
<0.
<0.

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.0
<0.0
<0.0
<0.0
<0.0

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
6
0
8


Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.

6
.6
.6

.6 (L)
. (P)

CAS No. 67-99-

PHT4-Diol
Tetrabromophthalate diol
Formula Weight: 67.9
Bromine Content: 6.0%

90,000 cps
@ C

% @ 8C
0% @ 66C
0% @ 9C
9% @ 80C

.9

US CAS No. 77098-07-8

EU CAS No. 066--
DP-45
Tetrabromophthalate ester
Formula Weight: 706.
Bromine Content: %

800 cps
@ C

% @ C
0% @ 6C
0% @ 68C
9% @ 9C

79-8

% @ C
0% @ 6C
0% @ 0C

06 - 0

% @ 0C
0% @ C
0% @ 8C

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
.7
C

BC-52
Phenoxy-terminated carbonate oligomer
of Tetrabromobisphenol A
Proprietary
Formula Weight: ~,00
Bromine Content: %
CAS No. 9-6-

0.96 (L)
.6 (P)

Water
Acetone
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.

7
6
80
68

BC-58
Phenoxy-terminated carbonate oligomer
of Tetrabromobisphenol A
Proprietary
Formula Weight: ~,00
Bromine Content: 8%
CAS No. 7-77-

0.76 (L)
.0 (P)

Water
Styrene
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
0
0

<0.
7

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
.7
C

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
.7
C

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

<0.
C
C
.7
C

.6

.

CAS No. 79-9-7

PE-68
Tetrabromobisphenol A
Bis (.-dibromopropyl ether)
Formula Weight: 9.6
Bromine Content: 68%

.

CAS No. 80--

Firemaster BZ-54
Tetrabromophthalic anhydride derivative
Bromine Content: %
Proprietary
(This product is not registered
for sale in Europe)
Firemaster BZ-54HP
Tetrabromophthalic anhydride derivative
Bromine Content: .%
Proprietary
(This product is not registered
for sale in Europe)
Firemaster 550
Tetrabromobenzoate ester composition
Bromine Content: 7.%
Phosphorus Content: .%
Proprietary Blend
(This product is not registered
For sale in Europe)

0

.

.07 (L)
.6 (P)

CAS No. 67-99-

CAS No. 600--7

BA-59P
Tetrabromobisphenol A
Formula Weight: .7
Bromine Content: 9%

SP-75
Stabilized hexabromocyclododecane
Bromine Content: 7.7%

00 cps
@ C

00 cps
@ C

0 cps
@ C

% @ C
0% @ 6C
0% @ 68C
9% @ 9C
% @ C
0% @ 6C
0% @ 68C
9% @ 9C
% @ 08C
0% @ C
0% @ 6C
9% @ 9C

.7

.

.

DE-83R
Decabromodiphenyl oxide
Formula Weight: 99.
Bromine Content: 8%

00-0

% @ 0C
0% @ C
0% @ 7C
9% @ 09C

.

.

.

0.6 (L)
.00 (P)

0.66 (L)
.0 (P)

.07 (L)
. (P)

CAS No. 6-9-

Firemaster 2100R
Decabromodiphenyl ethane
Formula Weight: 97.
Bromine Content: 8-8%

8-

% @ C
% @ C
0% @ 0C
90% @ C

.

.9 (L)
.9 (P)

CAS No. 88--9

PH-73FF
,,6 Tribromophenol
Formula Weight: 0.8
Bromine Content: 7.%

9-9

% @ C
0% @ C
0% @ 67C
9% @ 8C

.

. (L)
. (P)

CAS No. 8-79-6

PHE-65
Tribromophenyl allyl ether
Formula Weight: 70.9
Bromine Content: 6.%

7-76

% @ 0C
0% @ C
0% @ 7C

Solubility
(g/00 g solvent @  C)

.

0.96 (L)
.9 (P)

CAS No. 78-89-

Notes:

TGA:
0 mg @ 0C/min., N

Bulk Density:
L denotes loose
P denotes packed

Solubility:
C denotes complete solubility (00 g/00 ml)
P denotes partial solubility



Phosphorus-Based Flame Retardants

Reofos 35
Triaryl Phosphates Isopropylated
Phosphorus Content: 8.6%

Viscosity/
Melting
Range C

Volatility
TGA, Wt. Loss
@ Temp

7 mm/s
@C

% @ 7C
0% @ C
0% @ 87C

Antimony, Synergists & Smoke Suppressants

Typical
Specific
Gravity

-6 mm/s
@C

% @ 6C
0% @ C
0% @ 8C

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

.7-.8

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

.6

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

.

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

.7

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

.

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

.6

Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

Insoluble
C
C
C
C

.8

CAS No. 6897--7

Reofos 65
Triaryl Phosphates Isopropylated
Phosphorus Content: 8.%

6-76 mm /ss
@C

% @ C
0% @ 9C
0% @ 8C

CAS No. 6897--7

Reofos 95
Triaryl Phosphates Isopropylated
Phosphorus Content: 7.6%

% @ C
00- mm/s 0% @ C
@C
0% @ 96C

.

CAS No. 6897--7

Kronitex CDP
Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate
Phosphorus Content: 9.%

-8 mm/s
@C

% @ 7C
0% @ 6C
0% @ 8C

CAS No. 6-9-

Kronitex TCP
Triaryl Phosphates Butylated
Phosphorus Content: 8.%

7-68 mm/s
@C

% @ C
0% @ 9C
0% @ 89C
9% @C

CAS No. 0-78-

Kronitex TXP
Triaryl Phosphate Butylated
Phosphorus Content: 7.8%

-6 mm/s
@0C

% @ C
0% @ 0C
0% @ 98C

.

CAS No. --

Reofos RDP
Resorcinol Bis-(Diphenyl Phosphate)
Phosphorus Content: 0.8%

% @ 07C
00-800 mm/s 0% @ 7C
@C
0% @ 0C
CAS No. 78--7

Reofos BAPP
Bisphenol A Bis-(Diphenyl Phosphate)
Phosphorus Content: 8.9%

90- mm/s
@80C

% @ 7C
0% @ 97C
0% @ C

R = Phenyl

CAS No. 808-79-

Notes:



TGA:
0 mg @ 0C/min., N

Bulk Density:
L denotes loose
P denotes packed

Solubility
(g/00 g solvent @  C)
Water
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Methanol
MEK

CAS No. 6897--7

Reofos 50
Triaryl Phosphates Isopropylated
Phosphorus Content: 8.%

Antimony Trioxide*
Bulk Density
g/ml

Solubility:
C denotes complete solubility (00 g/00 ml)
P denotes partial solubility

Typical Values:

Antimony Oxide
Content
(as Sb 0)

Arsenic
content
(as As) (max)

Iron content
(as Fe) (max)

Lead content
(asPb) (max)

Av. Particle size

(Typical Values)

TMS / TIMONOX RED STAR /

FIRESHIELD H/ THERMOGUARDS

99.%

0.%

0.00%

0.0%

.0-. m

TMS / TIMONOX WHITE STAR

99.%

0.%

0.00%

0.07%

.0-. m

TMS-HP / TIMONOX BLUE STAR

POLYMER GRADE / FIRESHIELD H-HPM /
FIRESHIELD HB / THERMOGUARD HPM

99.%

0.09%

0.00%

0.0%

0.9-. m

TRUTINT 50

99.%

0.0%

0.00%

0.0%

. m

FIRESHIELD L / THERMOGUARD L

99.%

0.0%

0.00%

0.0%

.0-. m

MICROFINE A05 / MICROFINE A03 /

ULTRAFINE II

99.%

0.0%

0.00%

0.0%

0.-0.9 m

* Many products are available in forms with improved Health, Safety & Environmental
characteristics, including damped powders, concentrates, small packs and inclusion bags.

Sodium Antimonate
Typical Values:

PYROBLOC SAP-2 / THERMOGUARD FR

Antimony Oxide
Content
(as Sb 0)

Arsenic
content
(as As) (max)

Iron content
(as Fe) (max)

Lead content
(asPb) (max)

Av. Particle size

(Typical Values)

60.

0.09%

0.00%

0.09%

 m

Zinc Borate
Typical Values:

Stoichiometry
(C, % mass loss)

TGA

ZB-223

ZnO.B.O.HO

ZB-467

Zn0.6B.O.7HO

00C
C
8C
80C
80C
0C

Av. Particle Size

%
%
0%
%
%
0%

 m

 m

Synergists & Smoke Suppressants

SMOKEBLOC / BFR

Series of products with combined flame retardants and / or afterglow and / or smoke suppressing properties.
Used as partial or complete replacement for antimony oxide in PVC formulations.

ONGARD 2

Proprietary Zinc/Magnesium Complex, eective smoke suppressant for PVC with excellent heat aging properties.
Cost Eective Antimony Oxide replacement for stringent Rigid PVC applications.

FIRESHIELD LSFR

Flame retardant synergist for PVC with low smoke performance.

Used as partial or complete replacement for antimony oxide in PVC applications.

THERMOGUARD CPA

Flame retardant synergists for PVC with low smoke performance.

Used as partial or complete replacement for antimony oxide in PVC applications.






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