| Agent Name |
1,6-Diaminohexane |
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| Alternative Name |
1,6-Hexanediamine |
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| CAS Number |
124-09-4 |
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| Formula |
C6-H16-N2 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,6-Diamino-n-hexane; 1,6-Diaminohexane; 1,6-Hexamethylenediamine; 1,6-Hexanediamine; 1,6-Hexanediamine (solution); 1,6-Hexylenediamine; HMDA; Hexane, 1,6-diamino-; [ChemIDplus] UN1783(solution); UN2280(solid) |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Colorless solid; [Hawley] Hygroscopic; [ICSC] Has an ammonia-like or fishy odor; [CHEMINFO] White solid; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate to make polyamides with applications in fiber, plastics, polyurethane coatings and adhesives, specialty nylons (monofilaments and inks), and specialty chemicals (biocides, petroleum additives, and phenol purification); [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] |
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| Comments |
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Exposed workers complain of skin and respiratory tract irritation; [ACGIH] Liver injury in workers has been reported; [HSDB] See "Trimethylhexanediamine/Isophorone diamine." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.4 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC (rats) > 200 ppm/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 85 deg C; [ICSC] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: HEXAMETHYLENE DIAMINE
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