A Study on the TG/DTA Behavior of Decabromodiphenyl Ether

Abstract

In this work, the TG/DTA behavior of decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) at nitrogen and air atmosphere by using a thermogravimetric analyzer was investigated. The results showed that both of TG and DTG curves at nitrogen atmosphere are very similarly with that at air atmosphere. About 75 wt% and 25 wt% of total mass loss were observed at the temperature range of about 300-430 °C and about 430-580°C, respectively. It is indicated that the mass loss of BDE-209 during the thermal treamtnet is mainly caused by the evaporation and thermal decomposition.