Albemarle Corporation
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS AND POLYURETHANES CONTAINING THE SAME

Abstract:

The disclosure includes brominated alkenyl alcohols, their use as a flame retardant in polyurethane and polyurethane foams, and polyurethanes containing the brominated alkenyl alcohols. Compositions, methods, and processes are disclosed. The brominated alkenyl alcohols used as flame retardants in polyurethanes can be generally described by Formula (I), the scope of which is disclosed herein. ##STR00001##