1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane

CAS NO.：32588-76-4
Empirical Formula: C18H4Br8N2O4
Molecular Weight: 951.47
MDL number: MFCD00467117
EINECS: 251-118-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-12 09:17:10

What is 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane?

The Uses of 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane

Ethylenebis(tetrabromophthalimide) is an additive fire retardant that is added to a polymer mixture to produce a blend. Ethylenebis(tetrabromophthalimide) is used in high impact polystyrene (HIPS), po lyethylene, polypropylene, thermoplastic polyesters, polyamide, ethylene propylene-diene terpolymers (EPDM rubbers) and other synthetic rubbers, polycarbonate, ethylene copolymers, ionomer resins, epo xies, and textile treatments.

The Uses of 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane

Ethylenebis(tetrabromophthalimide) is an additive fire retardant that is added to a polymer mixture to produce a blend. Ethylenebis(tetrabromophthalimide) is used in high impact polystyrene (HIPS), polyethylene, polypropylene, thermoplastic polyesters, polyamide, ethylene propylene-diene terpolymers (EPDM rubbers) and other synthetic rubbers, polycarbonate, ethylene copolymers, ionomer resins, epoxies, and textile treatments.

General Description

Yellow powder.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane may react with strong oxidizers.

Hazard

Low toxicity by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. A mild eye irritant.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane are not available but 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane is probably non-flammable.

Properties of 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane

Melting point:	446°C
Boiling point:	827.9±65.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	2.67
vapor pressure	0Pa at 20℃
storage temp.	Room Temperature
form	Solid
pka	-4.12±0.20(Predicted)
color	White to Off-White
Water Solubility	<0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC
CAS DataBase Reference	32588-76-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	N,N'-Ethylenebis[tetrabromophthalimide] (32588-76-4)

Safety information for 1,2-Bis(tetrabromophthalimido) ethane

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.