Chemical Properties
white crystalline powder
Uses
Tetrabromoethylcyclohexane (TBECH) is an additive brominated flame retardant used in domestic and industrial applications. It was used to investigate the biodegradation kinetics in aerobic and anaerob ic soil.
General Description
White crystalline powder. Ester-like odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE, are moderately or very reactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms. Materials in this group may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE are not available; however, 1,2-DIBROMO-4-(1,2-DIBROMOETHYL)-CYCLOHEXANE is probably combustible.
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