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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: p. 2 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 p. 3 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. p. 4 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: p. 5 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 p. 6 no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Nile Chemicals.com be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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