Specialty additives for UV curing & polymer protection

Flame Retardants

Flame Retardant DOPO

9,10-Dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide

The leading reactive phosphorus intermediate for halogen-free epoxy and electronics.

Product Description

DOPO is a bicyclic phosphorus heterocycle that reacts into polymer chains through its P–H bond rather than remaining as an additive. This reactive incorporation is its decisive advantage: the flame retardant element becomes part of the molecular structure, eliminating migration, blooming and plasticization while maximizing hydrolytic stability.

Its primary application is halogen-free epoxy resins for copper-clad laminates (CCL) in printed circuit boards. DOPO-modified epoxy novolacs achieve UL 94 V-0 ratings at phosphorus contents of just 2–3%, while preserving glass transition temperatures and electrical performance that additive FRs would destroy.

Aolong DOPO is synthesized to ≥99.0% purity (titration + HPLC) with white flake appearance and controlled hydrolyzable chlorine, ensuring clean reactivity in high-value electronics resin systems.

Key Features

  • Reactive type — no migration, blooming or plasticization
  • Enables UL 94 V-0 at only 2–3% phosphorus content
  • Preserves Tg and electrical properties of epoxy systems
  • ≥99% purity with low hydrolyzable chlorine

Applications

  • Halogen-free copper-clad laminates (CCL)
  • Flame-retardant epoxy encapsulants and underfills
  • Reactive FR for polyesters and polyurethanes
  • Intermediate for DOPO-HQ, DOPO-ITA and derivatives
  • Electronic conformal coatings

Specifications

CAS No.35948-25-5
Molecular FormulaC12H9O2P
Molecular Weight216.17
AppearanceWhite crystalline flakes / powder
Assay≥ 99.0%
Melting Point117 – 120 °C
Phosphorus Content14.3%
Hydrolyzable Chlorine≤ 200 ppm

Packaging & Storage

25 kg fiber drum with PE liner, 1 kg aluminum-foil sample bag. Store cool, dry, nitrogen-flushed on request; shelf life 24 months in original sealed packaging.

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