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PRODUCT
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Ethylenediamine
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(EDA)
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Nomenclature
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Ethylenediamine
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Synonyms
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1,2-Ethanediamine; 1,2-Diaminoethane
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Molecular formula
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C2H8N2
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CAS No.
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[107-15-3]
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Chemical Structure
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H2N-CH2-CH2-NH2
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Molecular weight
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60.1
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Specifications
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Appearance
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Clear colorless liquid
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Assay by GC %
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99.7 % min
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Water (by KF) Wt %
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1.0 % max
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Color (APHA)
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30 max
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Packing and Storage*
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180 kg HMHDPE Drums and in SS Road Tankers. For exports in ISO Tanks.
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Transport Classification
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IMDG Class
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8
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U.N. No
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1604
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Packing Group
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II
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Hazard Label
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Corrosive
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Applications
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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, RubberProcessing Additives,
Paper Chemicals, Mining Chemicals.
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* Corrodes copper and its alloys. Reacts violently with acids and chlorinated
Hydrocarbons. hydrocarbons. Absorbs carbon dioxide from air. Discolors in contact
with air.