Product Name:

Hexamine (Hexamethylenetetramine)

WCode:

08-018

CAS No.

100-97-0

Molecular Formula:

(CH2)6N4

Formula Weight:

140.19

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White crystalline powder with slight amine odor

Melting Point

200 °C

Boiling Point

280 °C (Decomposes)

Specific Gravity

1.331

Solubility in Water

Good

Vapor Density

4.9

PH

Aqueous solution is alkaline

NFPA Ratings

Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Reactivity:0

Flash Point

250°C

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Vulcanizing agent and rubber blowing agent. Explosives (RDX), (HMX), (HMTA), Smokeless pellets. Stabilizer for oils and synthetic resin. Surface treatment. Vulcanizing rubber. Additives in deodorizing powder. Anti-corrosive agent in steel. Absorption of poisonous gases. Anti-caking agent for prilled urea. Disinfectant. Antibacterial agent. 

 

Sales Specification

Appearance

White crystals

Assay

99.3% Min

Water

0.5% Max

Ash

0.03% Max

Appearance of water solution

Clear

Heavy metals

0.001% Max

Cl

0.015% Max

SO4

0.02% Max

NH4

0.001% Max

 

 

Packing

In 25 KG woven bag

 

 

Transportation

UN No.

1328

Hazard Class

4.1