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SPECIFICATION OF LIQUID BROMINE

DESCRIPTION:
Liquid Bromine is a dark, reddish brown fuming substance with a suffocating odour. Bromine isa hightly reactive and in presence of water is a powerful oxidising agent. It reacts vigorously with amines, olefins and phenols as well as aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones and acids, brominating them either by addition or substitution. Bromine itself is non-explosive and non-flammable. It is a severe pulmonary and primary skin irritant.
SPECIFICATION:
Bromine                                         99.9 % min.
Relative Density                              3.12 min.
Chlorine (as Cl)                               0.05 % max.
Iodine (as l)                                    0.0001 % max.
Non Volatile Matter                         0.01 % max.
Sulphates (as SO4)                        0.003 % max.
Heavy Metals                                 0.0002 % max.
Water in Bottles                             0.03 % max.
Water in Lead Lined Container         0.005 % max.
APPLICATIONS:
  • Flame Retardants
  • Water Chemicals
  • Agro Chemicals
  • Antiknock Additives
  • Drilling Fluids
  • Drug & Dye Intermediates
  • Photographic and Bleaching Chemicals
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    SHIPPING CONTAINERISED:
    In glass bottles of 1ltr each. Six bottles form a crate. One twenty feet container carries approx. 11 mt.
    STORAGE & HANDLING:
    Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Protect containers against physical damage. Place separately from organic combustibles or other readily oxidisable materials. Keep above -7°C to prevent freezing. Provide ventilation at floor level.