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Material Safety Data Sheet
HEXAMINE MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: HEXAMINE
Catalog Codes: 81117
CAS#: 100-97-0
RTECS: MN4725000
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Hexamine;
Hexamethylenetetramine
Chemical Name: HEXAMINE
Chemical Formula: C6H12N4
Contact Information:
Nile Chemicals
Masjid Bunder
MUMBAI 400009 INDIA
Tel No: 91-022-66313162
Fax No: 91-022-23454828
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
HEXAMINE 100-97-0 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Methenamine:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 569 mg/kg [Mouse].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria
and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or
prolonged exposure is not known to
aggravate medical condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush
eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
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In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an
anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing
such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing,
perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical
attention.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not
available.
Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: 250°C
(482°F).
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: These products
are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of
heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not
available. Risks of explosion of the product in
presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
Flammable solid. SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water
spray or fog. Cool containing vessels
with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, autoignition or
explosion.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:
Explosive reaction with acetic acid + acetic anhydride + ammonium nitrate +
nitric acid, 1-bromopenta borane(9) above 90 C,
iodoform (at 178 C), iodine (at 138 C).
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to
put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill:
Flammable solid. Stop leak if without risk. Do not touch spilled material. Use
water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Prevent
entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all
ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
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Precautions:
Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Ground all equipment containing material. Do
not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container
or the label. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage:
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed
and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible
sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not store above 25°C (77°F).
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to keep airborne levels below recommended
exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained
breathing apparatus should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be
sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid.
(Crystals solid. crystalline powder.)
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 140.19 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point:
Sublimation temperature: 280°C (536°F) [Lewis, R.T., Hawley's Condensed
Chemical Dictionry] 263 C [Merck Index]
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 1.331 @ -5 C (23 F)
(Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: 4.9 (Air = 1)
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility
in water.
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Solubility:
Soluble in cold water. Insoluble in diethyl ether. Soluble in chloroform.
Soluble in alcohol.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Heat,
incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive
with oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity:
Reacts violently with Na2O2. Decomposes when in prolonged contact with strong
acids and concentratred solutions of organic
acids.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 569 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans: MUTAGENIC
EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
May cause cancer (tumorigenic) based on animal data. May affect genetic
material (mutagenic).
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye
irritation. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract
and mucous membrane irritation. May affect urinary system, and metabolism.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation/
distress with nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. May affect the urinary system
(bladder, kidneys), behavior (excitement,
muscle contraction, spasticity, tremor).
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However,
long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
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Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: CLASS 4.1:
Flammable solid.
Identification: :
Hexamethylenetetramine UNNA: 1328 PG: III
Special Provisions for Transport: Not
available.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
New Jersey: Methenamine TSCA 8(b) inventory: Methenamine
Other Regulations:
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada):
CLASS B-4: Flammable solid. CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects
(TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R11- Highly flammable. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S2- Keep out of
the reach of children. S46- If swallowed, seek
medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 2
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate. Splash goggles.
Section 16: Other Information
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we
make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied,
with respect to such information, and we assume
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