•Old-Fashioned
Gasoline:
The compound C2H4Br2 was added with lead compounds to gasoline to help it burn evenly. 30+ year old cars use this gasoline. Today, unleaded gas is used because it less poisonous. |  |
•Fire Retardants:
Bromine compounds are found in many fire retardants, called BFRs. Fire-proofing makes objects burn slower, or stops them from bursting into flames. BFRs are found in tvs, cell phones, computers, children’s clothing and some camping equipment. |  |
•Killing Pests and
Bacteria:
Many products that kill pests and insects contain bromine. Cleaners contain bromine sometimes, too. Often, to kill bacteria in water, tiny amounts of bromine are added to the water to kill any bacteria that might cause disease. |  |
•Future Uses:
Bromine is predicted to be commonly used less due to the fact that it’s poisonous. It is currently being tested in batteries that used in electric cars, and has a future in new medicine. |
