Némesis S.A. de C.V.

HEXAMETHYLENETETRAMINE

SYNONYMS: Hexa, Hexamine, HMTA, Formin, Aminoform, Urotropine, Methamine, Cistamine, Cistogen

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

ISSUE DATE: October 06, 1992. LAST REVISION: January 1997


SECTION I IDENTIFICATION
NAME OF MANUFACTURER: Adhesivos, S.A. de C.V. EMERGENCY
ADDRESS: Fuego # 719, PHONE: (52 5) 568-6233
  México, D.F., C.P. 01900 FAX: (52 5) 568-5638
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Tertiary Amine MOLECULAR WT: 140.19


SECTION II HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
REGULATED COMPONENTS CAS No. UN Number % ACGIH TLV :
Hexamethylenetetramine 100-97-0 1328 98 - 99 10 mg./m3 as particulate
HAZARD CLASS 4.1     OSHA PEL:
LABEL REQUIRED Flammable Solid   15 mg/m3 as Dust Total
PACKAGING GROUP III      
N.F.P.A. / HMIS CLASSIFICATION HEALTH HAZARD FIRE HAZARD REACTIVITY SPECIFIC RISKS / PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
0 NORMAL 3 EXTREME DANGER
1 SLIGHTLY 4 DEADLY
2 HAZARDOUS		 2 1 2 Safety glasses, coveralls with long sleevs, boots, rubber gloves.
HMIS:    
     


SECTION III PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 280°C sublimes DENSITY : 0.625 gr/cc
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/E % VOLATILITY BY VOL. : N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A APPEARANCE: Dry crystalline powder
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 1gr/1.5ml H20 COLOR: White or off-white
EVAPORATION RATIO: N/A ODOR: Odorless or slight fish-like


SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE OF DUST CLOUD: 410° C. (770°F)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS
INFERIOR:N/A SUPERIOR: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Foam Water Spray Halon CO2 Dry Chemical Other
SPECIAL FIRE FIGTHING EQUIPMENT:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turn out gear to fight fires.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGTHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Concentrated dust may form a cloud and produce an explosion hazard.
This product is combustible and can be readly ignited when a flame is applied. Can become a severe relative explosion hazard. Fourteen (14) percent is the limiting oxygen concentration in an air/CO2 atmosphere required to prevent ignition of dust clouds by electric spark.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Hydrogen Cyanide is a major decomposition product at temperatures greater than 800 °C. (1472 °F).
Carbon Monoxide, Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, Formaldehyde, and Nitrogen Oxides may also be present.


SECTION V: HEALTH HAZARDS
FIRST AID: Remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention in all cases of contact.
IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with plenty soap and water.
IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT: Inmediatly flush eyes with plenty of water for at least fifteen (15) minutes.
IN CASE OF INGESTION: Induce vomitting by giving the victim two glasses of water and pressing two fingers down the victims throat. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO DRINK TO AN UNCONSCIOUS VICTIM.
IN CASE OF INHALATION: If not breathing, give artificial respirition. If breathing is labored give oxygen.


SECTION VI: HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY
ESTABLE
INESTABLE 		CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Hexamine will hidrolize in the presence of acids or in acidic enviroments. This product may be decompose with heat while in presence of H2O. (150-300º C.)
INCOMPATIBILITY: This product is incompatible with strong agents.
DESCOMPOSITION: Extreme temperatures such as found in foundry operations may potentially result in the formation of carcinogenic N-nitrous compounds such as N-nitrosodimethylamine.
POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.


SECTION VII : SPILL, LEAK OR RELEASE PROCEDURE
Sweep area clean, avoid raising a dust cloud. Place waste in a container that can be sealed.
 


SECTION VIII : PERSONAL PROTECTIVE:
BREATHING PROTECTION: Dust Mask
GLOVES: Rubber EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses or Goggles
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: Long Sleeve Shirt.


SECTION IX : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is shipped in 25 kg. kraft paper bags with an inner poly liner, or in 2,200 lb. jumbo sacks.
This product is hygroscopic and should be stored in a cool, dry place, well ventilated area.


SECTION X : WASTE DISPOSAL.
Follow all local, state and federal regulations concerning the disposal of this material in your area.


SECTION XI : INFORMATION S.T.P.S.
 
 


SECTION XII :SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION.
Keep this product away from heat, sparks, open flame or ignition sources. Hexamine is hygroscopic and should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventiled area.