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ALBEMARLE SAYTEX 8010 ®

C O R P O R A T I O N
Flame Retardant

Description Ethane-1,2-bis(pentabromophenyl)
SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant is a non-diphenyl oxide based product containing a high level of
aromatic bromine.
Br Br Br Br
H H

Br C C Br

H H
Br Br Br Br

Applications SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant can be used in a wide range of high performance applications.
In particular it finds use in styrenic polymers, engineering resins, wire & cable and elastomers.

Additional information on the use of SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant may be found in the
following technical bulletins, which are available from Albemarle:

• Flame Retarding High Impact Polystyrene Extrusion Stability Study

• Flame Retarding High Impact Polystyrene
• Flame Retarding Polyamides
• SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant and the Proposed German Dioxin Ordinance
• Toxicology of SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant
• Evaluation of Flow Aids in HIPS Containing Saytex 8010 flame retardant
• Introduction to Flame Retardant Polyolefins
• Flame Retarding Elastomers
• Flame Retardant Comparison in Glass Filled PBT
• Impact Modification of HIPS Containing SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant
• SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant: A New and Versatile Flame Retardant for Styrenics
• SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant Laboratory Simulation of Municipal Waste Incineration

Benefits and Features SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant has very good thermal stability and high bromine content
making it a prime candidate for high temperature applications. It exhibits good UV resistance
and hence is suitable for use in many applications requiring color stability. Because of its very
good thermal stability and low blooming characteristics, SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant is
suitable for use in systems where recycling is anticipated. SAYTEX 8010 flame retardant is
not acutely toxic, it is not teratogenic, and it is not harmful to fish. SAYTEX 8010 flame
retardant can be used in the formulation of products meeting European dioxin ordinances.
Typical Properties % Bromine (theoretical)................................................................................................. 82.3
Initial melting point (by DSC), °C .................................................................................... 350
Molecular weight ........................................................................................................ 971.2
Appearance / form .......................................................................................... white/powder
Specific gravity ............................................................................................................. 3.25
Dielectric constant (1 MHz) ........................................................................................... 1.15
Dissipation factor (1 MHz) ............................................................................................. 0.19
Bulk density (Hosokawa powder tester, lb/ft3, [Kg/m3])
Packed........................................................................................................... 110 [1760]
Aerated.............................................................................................................. 54 [868]
Average particle size (µ) ................................................................................................ 5.63
Refractive index ............................................................................................................ 1.75
Solubility (weight % at 25°C)
Water ................................................................................................................... < 0.01
Acetone................................................................................................................ < 0.01
Methanol .............................................................................................................. < 0.01
Toluene ................................................................................................................ < 0.01
Chlorobenzene ..................................................................................................... < 0.01
Methylene Dibromide............................................................................................ < 0.01
TGA Dimethyl Formamid .............................................................................................. < 0.01
100 TGA (TA Instruments, model 2950, 10°C/min under N2)
80 1% weight loss, °C ................................................................................................... 314
5% weight loss, °C ................................................................................................... 344
60 10% weight loss, °C ................................................................................................. 359
weight (%)

40
50% weight loss, °C ................................................................................................. 402
90% weight loss, °C ................................................................................................. 423
20

These properties are typical but do not constitute a specification either in part or as a whole.
0 100 200 300 400 500 Specification data is available on request from sales, customer service or customer technical
temperature (°C) service.

Shipping Information Transportation classification: not regulated for transportation

Harmonized tariff number: 2903.6990

Packaging and minimum order information is available from sales or customer service.

Chemical Registration Numbers CAS: 84852-53-9

EINECS: 284-366-9
MITI: 4-1735

Responsible Care Albemarle is committed to the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the
community at large. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are available upon request from the
offices listed below.

The information presented herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, but is presented without guarantee or responsibility on the part of Albemarle Corporation. It is the responsibility of the user to
comply with all applicable laws and regulations and to provide for a safe workplace. The user should consider any health or safety hazards or information contained herein only as a guide, and should take
those precautions which are necessary or prudent to instruct employees and to develop work practice procedures in order to promote a safe work environment. Further, nothing contained herein shall be
taken as an inducement or recommendation to manufacture or use any of the herein materials or processes in violation of existing or future patents.

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