BC 58
BC 58
BC 58™ is a brominated, aromatic flame retardant for thermoplastic resin systems. It offers excellent thermal stability, good UV stability, and color in the final part.
With its unique combination of properties makes it suitable flame retardant in PBT, PET, PET/PBT blends, PC, ABS, ABS/PC blends, Polysulfone, and SAN. The UV stability of BC 52 allows it to be formulated for applications subjected to indoor fluorescent and casual outdoor sunlight exposure. It has high purity allowing its use in applications requiring excellent electrical and thermal properties.
For more information on Lanxess Flame Retardants, check out the Selection Guide!
Properties
| Typical Properties | Value |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Bromine Content (%) | 58 |
| Melting Range (°C) | 200 – 230 |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C (g/ml) | 2.2 |
| Bulk Loose Density at 25°C (g/ml) | 0.66 |
| Bulk Packed Density at 25°C (g/ml) | 1.02 |
