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Identification

Name:
hexamethylenetetramine, methenamine@methenamine
Synonyms:
  • HEXAMETILEN TETRA-AMINA
  • HEXAMETILENO DE TETRAMINA
CAS:
100-97-0
EC/EINECS:
202-905-8
Molecular Formula:
C6H12N4
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1228
Uses:
additive hardener

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

H Phrases

  • H228 : Flammable solid

    Flam. Sol. (Cat. 2) : Flammable solid

  • H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction

    Skin Sens. (Cat. 1) : Respiratory/skin sensitization

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Sensitisers ?

Substances with skin or respiratory sensitisation potential

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Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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REACH sensitisers ?

Substances identified as respiratory or skin sensitisers under the REACH Regulation. Includes substances that, without necessarily having a CLP classification, have been assessed by ECHA as potentially allergenic in occupational exposure contexts.

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