Dihexylamine

Nitrogen Compounds -> Amines, Aliphatic

Flammable agents - 3rd degree

Dihexylamine is a clear colorless liquid. (NTP, 1992)

Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.7% (1 of 151) of reports.

Danger

H300 (72.2%): Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

P260, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 151 reports by companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Chemical: 1-Hexanamine, N-hexyl-

Dihexylamine: HSNO Approval: HSR004442 Approved with controls

The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.)

A severe eye and mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Readily absorbed through skin; [NTP] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion; Highly toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See 2-Ethylhexylamine.

DIHEXYLAMINE neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.

Acute Tox. 2 (72.2%)

Flammable agents - 3rd degree

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with alcohol followed by washing with a strong soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.