Harmful Chemicals Commonly Used in the Polymer Industry
This handbook contains a summary on the toxic effects of the chief chemicals used in the polymer industry along with their major properties.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Harmful Chemicals Commonly Used in the Polymer Industry
Hexamethylene Diamine
The commonly used synonyms of this chemical are 1,6-HexaneDiamine, 1,6-Diaminohexane, Hexamethylene Diamine, 1,6-Hexamethylene Diamine, and HMDA.
Possible Hazards
Contact with Hexamethylene Diamine causes burns to skin and eyes. If inhaled, it may be harmful.
Some of the materials based on this chemical may burn but none of them ignites readily. A fire caused by this chemical may produce irritating or poisonous gases. Run-off from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Flammable/poisonous gases may accumulate in tanks and hopper cars. Some of the materials based on Hexamethylene Diamine may ignite combustible materials, such as wood, paper, and oil.
Toxicity Effects
The toxic effects of HexamethyleneDiamine directly affect vital organs, such as skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
The vapors of this chemical may irritate the eyes and respiratory tract. The liquid irritates the eyes and skin and may cause dermatitis, edema, or hepatitis.
Toxicity Data for Other Species
Experiments on different species reveal that the toxic effects of this chemical are pronounced at the concentrations listed in Table 3-5:
| Species | Type | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | orl-rat | 750 mg/kg |
| Rat | ihl-rat | LC > 950 mg/m 3/4H |
| Mollusc | ihl-mus | LCLo: 750 mg/m 3 |
| Mollusc | ipr-mus | LD50: 320 mg/kg |
| Mollusc | scu-mus | LD50: 1,300 mg/kg |
| Mollusc | ivn-mus | LD50: 180 mg/kg |
| Rabbit | skn-rbt | LD50: 1,110 mg/kg |
Toxicity Data for Reproductivity
Experiments have proved experiments that Hexamethyline Diamine is a mammalian reproductive toxin. The reproductivity data from experiments conducted on rats using this chemical is...
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