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BSEF appoints new Secretary General

October 2021 - Read more

Expoquimia: The International Chemistry Event showcase the commitment to sustainability and innovation

September 2021 - Read more

Campus Essay: Science-based Understanding of Eco-friendly Flame Retardants

July 2021 - Read more

Let’s talk bromine

Meet the Experts: Professor Ragnar Löfstedt – Professor of Risk Management and Director of King’s Centre for Risk Management on Communication

Sep 2021 - Read more

Sustainable and safe furniture: you can have both

Sep 2021 - Read more

How brominated flame retardants support climate neutrality

Sep 2021 - Read more

About BSEF

BSEF, the International Bromine Council is a Brussels-based trade association that represents the International bromine industry. Founded in 1997, BSEF works to foster knowledge on societal and economy benefits of bromine and its applications.

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BSEF members

The members of BSEF are Albemarle Corporation, ICL Industrial Products, Lanxess and Tosoh

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Bromine in Action

Impact of Brominated Flame Retardants on the Recycling of WEEE plastics

25 November 2020 - Read more

Study on the Impacts of Brominated Flame Retardants on the Recycling of WEEE plastics in Europe

23 November 2020 - Read more

Did you know?

  • That bromine was discovered by German and French chemists in the 19th century?

  • That bromine is extracted from salt lakes where it is especially abundant?

  • That around 500,000 tons of bromine are produced annually in the world?

  • That only a small amount of bromine is enough to ensure fire safety?

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