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 Hexamethylenediamine Safety Data Sheet (SDS)SDS #: 387
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
HexamethylenediamineFlinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9841
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DANGER SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and dermal (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin (H302+H312). Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product (P270). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Pictograms
SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331). SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Combustible solution.
Flash point: 85 °C (OC) Flammable limits: Lower: 0.9% Upper: 4.1% When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides.
Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Exposure guidelines: (as hexamethylenediamine) TLV 0.5 ppm (ACGIH) SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless liquid. Odorless.
Soluble: Water. Slightly in alcohol and benzene. Material is produced with 5-20% water for commercial purposes. Boiling point: 205 °C
Melting point: 42 °C Specific gravity: 0.91 SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with acids, oxidizers, isocyanates, aldehydes, ketones, anhydrides, phenols, nitrates, and halogenated compounds.
May be a liquid or solid at room temperature depending on the amount of water present. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly. SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. ORL-RAT LD50: 750 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC50: greater than 950 mg/m3 SKN-RBT LD50: 1110 mg/kg SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
48-hr LC50 Daphnia magna: 50 mg/L, slightly toxic.
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option. SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: Hexamethylenediamine, solid. Hazard class: 8, Corrosive. UN number: UN2280.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (204-679-6).
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
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