Bromine (chlorine)

Bromine (Chlorine)

Acting principle: interruption of the radical chain mechanism of the combustion process in the gas phase:

1. Release of halogen radicals

2. Formation of halogen hydroxides (HX)

3. Neutralization of energy-rich radicals

Further product examples

Tetrabromobisphenol A
(TBBA)

Tetrabromophthalic
acid anhydride

Dedecachloropentacyclooctadecadiene
(dechlorane)

Hexabromocyclodedecan

Chlorinated paraffins

Decabromodiphenylether

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