Bromine
High-purity elemental bromine naturally extracted from sea brine, trusted globally for pharmaceutical, flame retardant, and speciality chemical applications.
Bromine
Archean Chemical Industries produces high-purity liquid bromine using brine sourced from the Rann of Kutch, one of the world’s largest salt marsh ecosystems. The company holds a production capacity of 42,000 MT per annum and is a leading exporter of elemental bromine, serving a global customer base in the merchant bromine market. The Bromine category also includes calcium bromide (CBR), part of Archean’s broader bromine portfolio.
Bromine is used across applications such as flame retardants, disinfectants, and speciality chemical formulations. The industries served include chlor alkali, agrochemicals, oil drilling, flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment, reflecting the wide range of sectors that depend on bromine as an essential raw material.
The global bromine market continues to expand steadily, supported by increasing demand across flame retardants, oil and gas drilling fluids, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment applications.
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ELEMENTAL BROMINE
High-purity elemental bromine extracted from natural seawater brine at Hajipir facility with 42,000 metric tons annual capacity. Achieves 99.99 percent purity in technical and electronic grades serving pharmaceutical and speciality chemical applications.
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
Bromine (Br₂) is a diatomic halogen composed of two bromine atoms bonded together in its elemental form. It is highly reactive and selective in organic chemistry, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules through electrophilic addition and substitution reactions. Bromine’s unique properties make it essential for pharmaceutical API synthesis, flame retardant chemistry, and specialized chemical applications worldwide.
| PROPERTY | VALUE |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7726-95-6 |
| Molecular Formula | Br₂ |
| Appearance | Dark reddish-brown liquid |
| Molecular Weight | 159.81 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -7.2°C |
| Boiling Point | 58.8°C |
| Density @ 25°C | 3.12 g/cm³ |
| Hazard Class | 8 (Corrosive) |
| Purity (min) | 99.99% |
| UN Number | UN 1744 |
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What Our Products Offer
Exceptional Purity
99.99% bromine content with chloride below 60 ppm, meeting pharmaceutical grade standards for API synthesis.
High-Density Liquid
3.12 g/cm³ density enabling high-density clear brine formulations for deepwater well completion applications.
Selective Reactivity
Controlled halogenation capability enabling precise synthetic chemistry in pharmaceutical and speciality chemical synthesis.
Thermal Stability
Stable liquid at room temperature and moderate temperatures supporting diverse processing and formulation applications.
Low Water Content
Water content below 1200 ppm ensures product stability and prevents hydrolysis in sensitive applications.
Minimal Impurities
Iron, organic impurities, and insoluble matter are held to pharmaceutical-grade levels, protecting downstream product quality.
Consistent Composition
Batch-to-batch uniformity in purity, density, and properties supporting reproducible synthesis across production campaigns.
Specialized Packaging
ISO tank and bottle packaging options protecting bromine integrity during storage and international logistics.
End Applications
Pharmaceuticals
High-purity bromine enables API synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and halogenation chemistry for drug development across therapeutic areas.
Specialty Chemicals
Bromine intermediates for flame retardant chemistry, catalysts, agrochemical precursors, and custom chemical synthesis applications.
Water & Environmental Services
Bromine-based biocides for cooling tower protection, industrial water disinfection, municipal water treatment, and wastewater applications.
Energy Storage
High-purity bromine compounds for zinc-bromide redox flow battery electrolytes supporting grid-scale renewable energy storage systems.
- Pharmaceuticals
- Specialty Chemicals
- Water & Environmental Services
- Energy Storage
Pharmaceutical companies
Electronics & plastics manufacturers (flame retardants)
Water treatment and oilfield service companies
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Test Method | Industrial Grade | Pharma Grade | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromine Content (%) | Iodometric Titration | 99.5% min | 99.98% min | IS 2142/1992 |
| Chloride (ppm) | IC Analysis | 150 max | 60 max | IS 2142/1992 Pharma Grade |
| Water Content (ppm) | FTIR | 150 max | 30 max | In House GMP Standard |
| Density @ 25°C | Pycnometer | 3.10 to 3.14 | 3.10 to 3.13 | In-house Method |
| Iron (ppm) | Limit Test | 1 max | 1.0 max | IS Method |
| Organic Impurity (ppm) | Gravitometric | 100 max | 50 max | EP Grade |
| Color | Visual | Dark reddish-brown | Dark reddish-brown | Hazen Units |
| Non-Volatile Residue (%) | Gravimetric | 0.0075 Max | 0.0030 Max | IS Standard |
CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental
ISO 45001:2018
Safety
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REACH Registration
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Salt & Minerals
Archean Chemical Industries is India's leading producer and exporter of industrial-grade salt, extracted from natural seawater brine at the Hajipir facility in Bhuj Taluk, Kutch, Gujarat.
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Sulphate of Potash
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Bromine Derivatives
Bromine Derivatives
Archean Chemical Industries Limited, through its subsidiary Acume Chemicals Private Limited, manufactures a portfolio of bromine derivatives and speciality compounds.
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Advance Materials
Advance Materials
Archean manufactures advanced materials including silicon carbide semiconductors and bromine-based battery products for electric mobility, renewable energy, data centres and energy storage applications.
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