hexamethylene tetramine
1,5,7-tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane
Identification
| Name | hexamethylene tetramine |
| CAS Number | 100-97-0 |
| EINECS | 202-905-8 |
| FDA UNII | J50OIX95QV |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.18964000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006895 |
| Nikkaji Number | J39.765B |
| Beilstein | 0002018 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | EU SANCO |
| JECFA Food Additive | Hexamethylenetetramine |
| GSFA Codex | Hexamethylene tetramine (239) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | hexamethylene tetramine |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | hexamethylene tetramine |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 100-97-0 ; HEXAMETHYLENETETRAMINE |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 280.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.004000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 482.00 °F. TCC ( 250.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -4.150 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 449000 mg/L @ 12C (exp) |
| Stability | ph from 5 - 12 |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | preservatives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-rat LD50 9200 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 215 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | antimicrobial agents |
| Recommendation for hexamethylene tetramine usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for hexamethylene tetramine flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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