Bisphenol-A_bis(diphenyl_phosphate)

Bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate)

Bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate)

Chemical compound

Bisphenol A diphenyl phosphate is a halogen-free flame retardant used plastics. It is used in polymer blends of engineering plastics, such as PPO/HIPS and PC/ABS,[1] which are commonly used to make casing for electrical items like TVs, computers and home appliances.

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It is formed by the transesterification of bisphenol A with triphenyl phosphate. The commercial grade material can contain oligomers (CAS: 181028–79–5)

Oligomers, where n = >1

References

  1. [1]
    Pawlowski, Kristin H; Schartel, Bernhard (November 2007). "Flame retardancy mechanisms of triphenyl phosphate, resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate) and bisphenol A bis(diphenyl phosphate) in polycarbonate/acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene blends". Polymer International. 56 (11): 1404–1414. doi:10.1002/pi.2290.
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