Materials for Biocide Formulation

Active ingredient:  Dibromonitroethanol

Other Names: 2,2-dibromo-2-nitroethanol (IUPAC); 2,2-dibromo-2-nitro-1-ethanol; 2,2-Bibromo-2-Nitroethanol; Dibromo-2-nitroethanol; DBNE

CAS: 69094-18-4

Formula: C2H3Br2NO3

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 248.858 g/mol

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Active ingredient content: 95%

Appearance & Physical State: light yellow transparent liquid

pH:  3 – 5.5

Melting Point: not applicable

Boiling Point: 244°C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 101.4°C

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions; but incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents, and sensitive to moisture.   Avoid contact with: amines, strong bases, strong oxidizers, strong reducing agents. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors, such as carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and phosgene.

Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from incompatible substances.  Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.   

Packing:  200 kg plastic drum.

Product Description and Uses:  effective biocide widely used as disinfectant in water treatment particularly for industria circulating l cooling water and many other industrial applications.

(Also available in 75 and 30% solution)