Appearance
White free-flowing granular powder
Function
The dominant use of hexamethylenetetramine is in the production of powdery or liquid preparations of phenolic resins and phenolic resin moulding compounds, where it is added as a hardening component. As the mandelic acid salt (generic methenamine mandelate, USP) it is used for the treatment of urinary tract infection.
Synonyms
Methenamine USP; Hexamethylenetetramine; Carin; Uramin; Urisol; Hexa B; ekagomh; Heterin; Hexamin; Hexasan
Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition.
Packages
- 150 Gram Bottle
- 40 kg. Fiber Drum
- 100 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Acidulants
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: Indefinite if stored properly
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 250 øC (482 øF)
- Melting Point: 280 øC (536 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 140.18 g/mol