Bromine
Br, Dibromine
- CAS
- 7726-95-6
- EC
- 231-778-1
- Sectors
- Water & Wastewater Treatment, Oil, Gas & Energy, Pharma & Healthcare
Bromine (CAS 7726-95-6) is a reddish-brown volatile liquid with a strong odor and high reactivity, produced from brine and seawater sources, serving as an intermediate in brominated compounds and used in flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, oilfield drilling fluids, water treatment biocides and brominated polymers.
Bromine
Applications
Used in flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, and photographic chemicals. Also applied in oilfield drilling fluids, water treatment biocides, and brominated polymers.
Safety & Risks
Highly corrosive and toxic. Fumes cause severe respiratory and eye irritation. Use only in closed systems with corrosion-resistant materials and emergency ventilation.
Packaging
Supplied in 50–250 kg nickel-lined steel cylinders. Store cool, shaded, and isolated in corrosion-proof containment areas.