North Metal & Chemical Cyclohexylamine
North Metal & Chemical Cyclohexylamine (CHA or Cyclo) is a clear, colorless liquid free of suspended matter represented by the formula: C6H13N. It is miscible with water and almost all common organic solvents. Cyclohexylamine is used as a corrosion inhibitor in boiler feed water and has important applications as a chemical intermediate in insecticides, dry-cleaning soaps, gas absorbents, rubber chemicals and plasticisers.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- Molecular Formula
- C6H13N
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Agricultural Pest Control
Product Families
- Amines
Other characteristics
- Safety
Cyclohexylamine is corrosive to the skin and eyes. Inhalation of vapors may irritate the respiratory tract. Flammable. Refer to MSDS for additional precautions.
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Industrial
- Storage
Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated area. Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, contact with incompatible chemicals, and uncontrolled contact with accelerants.
- PACKAGING
- Available in 386 lb. steel drums.
- Appearance
- Colorless, Transparent Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
At least five years if properly stored in unopened container.
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Absorbents
- Boiler Systems
- Insecticides
- Plasticizers
- Rubber
- Soap
- Chemical Base
- Colorless
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Corrosion Inhibitor
- Intermediate
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | max. 50 | — | APHA |
| Cyclohexanol Content (Weight) | max. 0.05 | — | % |
| Cyclohexylamine Content (Weight) | min. 99.7 | — | % |
| Freezing Point | -16.0 | °C | °C |
| Moisture Content (Water) | max. 0.1 | — | % |
| Molecular Weight | 99.18 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 0.867 | — | — |
| Weight (per gallon) | 7.2 | — | lbs. |
