2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER

Synonym(s):2,2′,4,4′,5,5′-HexaBDE;2,2′,4,4′,5,5′-Hexabromodiphenyl ether solution;PBDE 153

CAS NO.：68631-49-2
Empirical Formula: C12H4Br6O
Molecular Weight: 643.58
MDL number: MFCD06407722
EINECS: 208-759-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:54:34

2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER Structural

What is 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER?

The Uses of 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER

2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl Ether is a polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) used as a flame retardant. One of the new POPs under the Stockholm Convention

Definition

ChEBI: 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl ether is an organobromine compound and an aromatic ether.

General Description

BDE No 153 is a contaminant, which can also be commercially used as a flame retardant additive in building materials, textiles, plastics, and electronic equipment.

Properties of 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER

Boiling point:	453 °C
Density	2.502±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Flash point:	-12 °C
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	White to Off-White
Stability:	Light Sensitive
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis[2,4,5-tribromo- (68631-49-2)

Safety information for 2,2',4,4',5,5'-HEXABROMODIPHENYL ETHER

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H304:Aspiration hazard H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P331:Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…