AdvanSix Isopropylamine (ΜΙΡΑ)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alkyl Amines,

Amines,

Primary Amines

Chemical Name

Isopropylamine

Base Chemicals Functions

Catalyst,

Intermediate

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Regulating Agent

Molecular formula

C₃H₉N

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Plastics

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Amines

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Processing Aids

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Flammable

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining

Refining & Gas Processing

Applicable Processes

Corrosion Inhibitor Production,

Dye Manufacturing,

Fungicide Manufacturing,

Herbicide Manufacturing,

Insecticide Manufacturing,

Lubricants Manufacturing,

Metal Extraction,

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,

Photography,

Resin Manufacturing,

Rubber Manufacturing,

Rubber Vulcanization,

Textiles Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Ametryn Production,

Atrazine Production,

Bentazon Production,

Coatings,

Crop Protection Products,

Desmetryn Production,

Dipropetryn Production,

Fenamiphos Production,

Glyphosate Production,

Imazapyr Production,

Iprodione Production,

Pesticide,

Petroleum Products,

Pharmaceutical Application,

Plastics,

Pramitol Production,

Prometryn Production,

Propazine Production,

Rubber Chemicals

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Odor

Pungent ammonia odor

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	59.11	g/mol	—
Explosive Limits	2 - 10.4	%	—
Flash Point	-18	°C	Closed Cup
Autoignition Temperature	402	°C	—
Melting Point	-95.2	°C	—
Boiling Point	32.4	°C	—
Density (at 20°C)	0.6891	—	—
Odor Threshold (mean = 0.21 ppm)	0.21 - 0.7	mmHg	AIHA
Vapor Density	2.04	—	—
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)	473	mm Hg	—
Viscosity (at 20°C)	0.47	mm²/s	—
Water Solubility	100	%	—
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water, Log Kow)	0.26	—	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Isopropylamine (Assay)	99.7	wt%	—
Water	max. 0.20	%	—
Color	max. 15	—	Platinum-Cobalt
Ammonia	max. 0.20	wt%	—
Diisopropylamine	max. 0.20	wt%	—
N-Isopropylidene-isopropylamine	max. 0.20	wt%	—

Storage & Handling

Handling Recommendations

• Keep containers closed when not in use.
• Open containers slowly to allow any excess pressure to vent.
• Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, or other sources of ignition.
• Protect small containers from physical damage.
• Use proper electrical grounding and bonding procedures when loading, unloading, and transferring.
• Use spark-resistant tools.
• Electrical equipment and circuits in all storage and handling areas must conform to requirements of national electrical code (Articles 500 and 501) for hazardous location.

Storage Conditions

Recommended Blanketing	Dry Nitrogen¹
Maximum Minimum	80°F (26.7°C) 0°F (-17.8°C)
Recommended Pressure	Atmospheric - if tank is equipped with cooling system. Pressure tank required w/o cooling
Storage Location of Bulk quantities	Outside, detached tanks

 

¹ - Nitrogen blanketing should be used to retain quality. A white precipitate can form when product is exposed to air.