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 |
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