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Dytek® HMD

DYTEK® HMD (hexamethylene diamine) is a highly pure (>99.9%) aliphatic diamine. DYTEK® HMD is used in the production of Nylon polymers, isocyanates, polyamide resins and adhesives. Other applications include water treatment, UV stabilizers, scale and corrosion inhibitors, and petroleum additives. This product is available as an anhydrous that is solid at room temperature and can be shipped as a warm liquid or diluted aqueous solution.

Brand: Dytek (16 products)

Chemical Name: Hexamethylenediamine

CAS Number: 124-09-4

Functions: Curing Agent, Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Amines, Diamines

Synonyms: 1,6-Diamino-n-hexane, 1,6-Diaminohexane, 1,6-Hexamethylenediamine, 1,6-Hexanediamine, 1,6-Hexylenediamine, Diaminohexane, Hexylenediamine, HMDA

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Amines,
Diamines
Chemical Name
Hexamethylenediamine
CASE Ingredients Functions
Curing Agent
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Stabilizer
CAS No.
124-09-4
EC No.
204-679-6
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
CASE Ingredients,
Fluids & Lubricants
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives
Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Performance Additives
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Amines
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Monomers & Oligomers
Amines
Molecular Structure

INVISTA Dytek HMD Molecular Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets
Adhesives & Sealants,
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Exploration & Upstream
Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications
Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Water Treatment
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP)
Applications
  • Isocyanates
  • Epoxy curing agents
  • Petroleum additives
  • Polyamide resins, adhesives, inks, fibers
  • Scale and corrosion inhibitors
  • Water treatment chemicals

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
1,2-Diaminocyclohexane Content4mpm-
2-Aminomethylcyclopentylamine Content19mpm-
2-Methylpentamethylenediamine Content3mpm-
Boiling Point (100wt%)204°C-
Color2APHA-
Density (at 25°C, 100wt%)7.09lb/gal-
Density (at 25°C, 70wt%)7.74lb/gal-
Density (at 25°C, 85wt%)7.47lb/gal-
Density (at 25°C, 90wt%)7.38lb/gal-
Flash Point (100wt%)85°CCOC
Flash Point (70wt%)116°CCOC
Flash Point (85wt%)107°CCOC
Flash Point (90wt%)102°CCOC
Freezing Point (100wt%)41°C-
Freezing Point (70wt%)6°C-
Freezing Point (85wt%)24°C-
Freezing Point (90wt%)30°C-
Heat of Solution in Water (at 43.8°C, 100% HMD)8.2kcal/mol-
Hexamethylenediamine Content60-100wt%-
Initial Boiling Point (70wt%)111.5°C-
Initial Boiling Point (85wt%)122.3°C-
Initial Boiling Point (90wt%)129.5°C-
Molecular Weight116.2--
pH (5wt% aqueous)12.4--
pKa1 (at 25°C)11.02--
pKa2 (at 25°C)10.24--
Polarographically Reducible Impurities8mpm-
Solubility in Water (at 30°C, 100% HMD)960g/100 g-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C, 100wt%)0.854--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C, 70wt%)0.929--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C, 85wt%)0.9--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C, 90wt%)0.889--
Vapor Pressure (at 60°C, 100% HMD)3mmHg-
Water Content0.1-40wt%-

Packaging & Availability

Shipping Information
DYTEK® HMD Concentration (wt %)
Grade 60*, 70**, 80 85 85-95 100
Shipping Name Hexamethylenediamine Solution Hexamethylenediamine Solid
DOT/IMO Label Corrosive Corrosive
UN Number 1783 2280
Packaging Group II III
Hazard Class 8 8
Form Liquid Solid at 20°C; shipped (bulk) as a warm liquid
Shipping Weights, lb, net
Tank Car 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000
Tank Truck 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
Drum 400 lb/181.44 kg 400 lb/181.44 kg Not Available 380 lb/172.37 kg

* Only available in Europe.
** Not available in Europe.