2-bromo-2-Nitropropane-1(and) 3-Diol

Appearance

White to yellow powder with characterisitic odor.

Description

The use of bronopol in personal care products (cosmetics, toiletries) has declined since the late 1980s due to the potential formation of nitrosamines.

Function

Bronopol is used in consumer products as an effective preservative agent, as well as a wide variety of industrial applications (almost any industrial water system is a potential environment for bacterial growth, leading to slime and corrosion problems - in many of these systems Bronopol can be a highly effective treatment).

Synonyms

2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3Diol, Lexgard T/N: Bronopol

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Packages

5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
10 kg. HDPE OH Pail
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Pharmaceutical
industrial
cosmetics

Product Classes

Surfactants

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from manufacture date.
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 170.3 øC
Melting Point: 130 - 133 øC (266 - 271 øF) - lit.
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 164.16 g/mol