What is Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI)?
CAS#: 000822-06-0
Hexamethylene diisocyanate is a pale yellow liquid with a
strong odor. It is an industrial chemical that is not known
to occur naturally. It is also commonly known as HDI, 1,6-hexamethylene
diisocyanate, 1,6-diisocyanatohexane, Mondur HX, and Desmodur
H.
Hexamethylene diisocyanate is mainly used to make polyurethane
foams and coatings. It is also used as a hardener in automobile
and airplane paints.
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