Results for tag: "Bromotrichloromethane"

Bromotrichloromethane is a chemical compound used in a variety of industrial applications. It is a colorless, nonflammable liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. It is primarily used as a solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other chemicals. It is also used as a degreasing agent, a fire retardant, and a fumigant. Bromotrichloromethane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon, and is classified as a hazardous air pollutant by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Bromotrichloromethane is produced by the chlorination of methane or other hydrocarbons. It is available in a variety of grades, including technical grade, reagent grade, and pure grade. The market for bromotrichloromethane is driven by the demand for its use in industrial applications. Some companies in the bromotrichloromethane market include BASF, Dow Chemical, Eastman Chemical, and Solvay. Show Less Read more