Hexamine (Hexamethylenetetramine)
| Abbreviation |
HX |
| Plant |
Niigata |
| Main Applications |
Resin hardener, foaming agent, rubber vulcanization accelerator, pharmaceuticals |
| Existing Chemical Substance No. |
(5)-1155 |
Properties
| Chemical Formula |
C6H12N4 |
| Molecular Weight |
140.2 |
| Appearance |
White solids |
| Specific Gravity (true specific gravity) |
No data |
| Boiling Point (℃ 30mmHg) |
No data |
| Freezing Point (℃) |
Sublimates at 260~263℃ |
| Flash Point (℃) |
250 |
| Ignition Temperature (℃) |
410 (dust explosion) |
| Dust Explosion: Lower Explosive Limit |
15g/m3 |
| Minimum Ignition Energy |
10mJ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water and acid; insoluble in ether |
| Stability & Reactivity |
Stable |
Applicable Laws
| Industrial Safety and Health Law |
- |
| High Pressure Gas |
- |
| Fire Service Law |
- |
| Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law |
- |
| Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster |
- |
| Ship Safety Law |
Hazardous material, combustible materials |
| Civil Aeronautics Law |
Explosives, combulstible solid |
| Other Major Applicable Laws |
- |
Classification of Hazard
| Classification |
Classification standard not applicable |
| Hazardous |
- |
| Harmful |
Irritable to the skin and the eye causing erythema, prurigo, feverish
and phlyctenular anthema of the skin. |
Product Standard
| Appearance |
White crystals |
| Purity (%) |
No less than 99.5 |
| Water Content (%) |
0.5 or less |
| PH (PH) |
No less than 7.5 |
| Color Number (APHA) |
10 or less |
| Ash Content (%) |
0.01 or less |
| Ammonium Salt (%) |
0.001 or less |
| Sulfate (SO4) (%) |
0.02 |
| Chloride (Cl) (%) |
0.015 |
| Heavy Metal (Pb) (%) |
0.001 |
Inquiries
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