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PRODUCT - ETHYLENEDIAMINE (EDA)
 

 

Nomenclature

Ethylenediamine

Synonyms

1,2-Ethanediamine; 1,2-Diaminoethane

Molecular formula

C2H8N2

CAS No.

[107-15-3]

Chemical Structure

H2N-CH2-CH2-NH2

Molecular weight

60.10

Specifications

Appearance

Clear colorless liquid

Assay by GC

99.7 % min

Water (by KF)

1.0 % max

Colour (APHA)

30 max

Packing and storage

45Kg & 90 kg Carboys and in SS Road Tankers. For exports in ISO Tanks.
Flammable. Corrodes copper and its alloys. Reacts violently with aldehydes, acids and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Reacts with water under evolution of heat (formation of hydrate). Absorbs carbon dioxide from air.

Transport Classification

IMDG Class

8

U.N. No

1604

Packing Group

II

Hazard Label

Corrosive

Physical Properties*

Solubility in water

Soluble

Freezing point,ºC

11

Boiling Point,ºC

117

Boiling Range,ºC

115-122

Flash Point (PMCC), ºC

40

LEL (Vol %)

2.6

UEL (Vol %)

14.2

Specific gravity @ 20 ºC

0.897 - 0.91

Applications

Used as raw material for Fungicide, Chelating Agent, Corrosion Inhibitor, Elastomeric Fibers, Textile Auxiliaries, Lube Oil and Fuel Additives, Water Treatment Chemicals, Drugs Intermediates, Plastic Additives, Polyamide Resins, Rubber Processing Additives, Paper Chemicals, Mining Chemicals.

 

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* Data represent typical physical properties only and should not be considered as product Specifications.
 
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