Hexamethylene tetramine or methenamine is a heterocyclic organic compound with the formula (CH2)6N4. This white crystalline compound is highly soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It has a cage-like structure similar to adamantane. It is useful in the synthesis of other chemical compounds, e.g., plastics, pharmaceuticals, rubber additives. It sublimes in vacuum at 280 °C.
Product Information | Physicochemical Information | ||
CAS number | 100 97 0 | Density | 1.331 g/cm3 (22 °C) |
EC number | 202-905-8 | Ignition temperature | 390 °C |
Formula | C6H12N4 | Melting Point | 280 °C Not applicable |
Molar Mass | 140.19 g/mol | pH value | 7 - 10 (100 g/l, H2O, 20 °C) |
UN No. | 1328 | Bulk density | 600 kg/m3 |
Appearance | white Granule | Solubility | 895 g/l soluble |
Items | Index | ||
Superior Class | First Class | Qualified Class | |
Purity % ≥ | 99.3 | 99.0 | 98.0 |
Moisture % ≤ | 0.5 | 1.0 | |
Ash % ≤ | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
Appearance of aqueous solution | Qualified | -- | |
Pb % ≤ | 0.001 | -- | |
Chloride % ≤ | 0.015 | -- | |
Sulfate % ≤ | 0.02 | -- | |
Ammoni a Salts % ≤ | 0.001 | -- |
The dominant use of hexamethylenete tramine is in the production of powdery or liquid preparations of phenolic resins and phenolic resin moulding compounds, where it is added as a hardening component. These products are used as binders, e.g. in brake and clutch linings, abrasive products, non-woven textiles, formed parts produced by moulding processes, and fireproof materials.
Hexamethylene tetramine is the base component to produce RDX
Package:
Woven bag with plastic inside. 25kg/bag.
Storage:
The product should be stored in the dry and cooling place with good ventilation, avoiding exposure of the packaged product to direct sunlight.
Cerficates: COC, QMS, OHSMS, EMS, Products Test Cerificates etc.