INDUSTRYPlastics & Rubber Polymers

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FUNCTIONFlame retardant — Additive flame retardant

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APPLICATIONPolymer Additives & Processing Aids · Functional Additives

Decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE)

CAS 1163-19-5 · Chemical product

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Flame retardant · Additive flame retardant

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Incumbent substance identity from EPA's decaBDE alternatives assessment. Its historical uses and substitution pathways depend on the substrate and the complete flame-retardant package.

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Ammonium polyphosphate (APP), phase II

Original: Decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE)

Proposed offset: Ammonium polyphosphate (APP), phase II

Use: Reformulated intumescent coating / textile flame-retardant systems using a suitable documented APP grade

Claim to investigate: APP is a phosphorus/nitrogen route assessed among decaBDE alternatives; phase-II APP can supply acid in an intumescent system.

Limits: The mechanism requires a compatible binder, carbon donor and blowing agent; it is not an equal-dose drop-in replacement for decaBDE. Water-based textile use requires an appropriate modified or encapsulated grade; do not transfer AP862 claims to generic APP or AP422. Current exact-grade regional SDS review is required. A July 2025 AP422 SDS lists H351/H361f, so historical alternative status does not establish a blanket lower-hazard conclusion. Verify wash durability, water resistance, smoke and fire performance in the finished article.

EPA alternatives assessment for decabromodiphenyl ether ↗ · Clariant Exolit AP 422 ↗ · Clariant Exolit AP 862 TP ↗ · Clariant Exolit AP 422 USA SDS, revised July 18, 2025 ↗

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Incumbent substance identity from EPA's decaBDE alternatives assessment. Its historical uses and substitution pathways depend on the substrate and the complete flame-retardant package.

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Core data coverage: 18.75%

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Core field	Recorded information
Chemical name	Decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) Source ↗
CAS number	1163-19-5 Source ↗
Synonyms	Not yet recorded / may not apply
Molecular formula	Not yet recorded / may not apply
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Identity sources	https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2014-05/documents/decabde_final.pdf Source ↗ Source reference recorded for this record's scope; source freshness is a separate review.
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