Tetrabromobisphenol A

Product Description

Tetrabromobisphenol A is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). It is derived from bisphenol A (BPA) through the bromination of its aromatic rings. TBBPA is a white crystalline powder with the chemical formula C15H12Br4O2, indicating that it consists of 15 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, 4 bromine atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms. This is widely used as a flame retardant additive in various materials and products, including electronics, printed circuit boards, electrical appliances, building materials, and textiles. Tetrabromobisphenol A is known to persist in the environment and has the potential to bioaccumulate in organisms.