Product Name: Adipic Dihydrazide
Chemical Formula: C6H14N4O2
Synonyms: Hexanedioic acid dihydrazide, ADH
CAS Number: 1071-93-8
Recommended Use: Crosslinking agent for adhesives, waterborne coatings, pharmaceutical intermediate, textile finishing
Manufacturer Information: Supplier company details, address, emergency contact phone number
Emergency Phone: Chemtrec hotline or local emergency line
Relevant Identified Uses: Industrial manufacturing, lab reagent, specialty polymer applications
Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS criteria
Label Elements: No GHS label elements required
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild skin and eye irritation, could cause discomfort if inhaled as dust
Precautionary Statements: Wear eye protection, avoid inhaling dust, wash hands after handling, keep out of reach of children
Other Hazards: No significant environmental or chronic risks identified under usual working conditions
Chemical Name: Adipic Dihydrazide
Concentration: Pure substance, typically 99% or higher
Impurities or Stabilizing Additives: Minimal water content, trace inorganic salts below 1% by weight
Other Components: None expected in commercial grade material
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, rest, monitor for breathing difficulties, seek medical attention for persistent discomfort
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek attention for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contacts if present and easy, seek medical attention for persistent redness or discomfort
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention if large quantity swallowed or if feeling ill
Most Important Symptoms: Slight eye or skin irritation, rare allergic reaction possible, avoid breathing dust
Flammability: Not classified as flammable
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet may spread powder
Fire Hazards: Upon combustion, releases nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Procedures: Cool exposed containers with water spray, prevent runoff from fire control entering sewers
Personal Precautions: Wear protective gloves, goggles, dust mask to avoid skin or eye contact and inhalation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage into drains, surface water, or soil
Containment Methods: Sweep up spilled product, minimize dust formation, transfer to appropriate labeled container for disposal
Cleanup Procedures: Use non-sparking tools, ventilate area, wash with copious amounts of water once spill removed
Special Provisions: Follow federal, state, and local regulations on waste handling and reporting
Safe Handling: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, use only with adequate ventilation, avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
Technical Measures: Equipment and containers keep tightly closed and grounded
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, keep away from incompatible substances like strong oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents
Packing Materials: Use original sealed packaging or chemically resistant containers to limit moisture absorption
Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV for ADH
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust in areas with heavy dust generation, eyewash stations, safety showers
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or N95 respirator if airborne particles may be generated
Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), long-sleeved clothing
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles
Other Protection: Protective apron, industrial hygiene monitoring recommended for dusty processes
General Hygiene: Wash hands after use, launder contaminated clothing before reuse
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: None or very faint
Odor Threshold: Data not available
pH: Neutral in water (around 7)
Melting Point: 177–184°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not considered combustible
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and ethanol, insoluble in most organic solvents
Relative Density: 1.37 (water = 1)
Viscosity: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data reported
Decomposition Temperature: Above 180°C
Explosive Properties: Not expected
Oxidizing Properties: Not expected to be an oxidizer
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive in regular use or storage
Conditions to Avoid: Heating above decomposition temperature, exposure to moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids/bases
Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon oxides released on strong heating or combustion
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity observed in animal studies, estimated LD50 (oral, rat) above 5000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Slight irritation possible, no damage with ordinary use
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Possible mild irritation, no permanent injury expected
Respiratory Sensitization: No sensitization noted in available data
Skin Sensitization: No evidence of allergic skin reaction in normal industrial exposure
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No mutagenic concerns identified in current evaluations
Carcinogenicity: No ingredients listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as a carcinogen
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse reproductive or developmental toxicity found in animal studies
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: No target organ toxicity noted
Other Effects: Inhalation of dust may cause transient respiratory discomfort, no chronic health hazards in routine industrial use
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic life, not classified as marine pollutant
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be slowly biodegradable
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential, low log Kow value indicates little tendency to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Low to moderate mobility depending on water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards for terrestrial or aquatic environments when proper handling and disposal practices are followed
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national laws
Product Disposal: Collect unwanted material, keep in clearly labeled containers, incinerate with appropriate air pollution controls or dispose in approved hazardous waste landfill
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and recycle or dispose as hazardous waste, depending on local regulations
Special Precautions: Do not allow undissolved or large quantities to enter sewers, surface water, or soil, coordinate with waste management authority before final disposal
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous goods by ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not an environmental hazard for transportation
Special Transport Precautions: Protect from excessive moisture, avoid rough handling, ship in tightly sealed, labeled containers
Safety, Health, Environmental Regulations: Not listed on major hazardous chemical control lists (TSCA US, REACH EU, DSL Canada)
SARA Title III: No reportable quantities for emergency planning
California Prop 65: Not listed
WHMIS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under Canadian regulations
Other International Inventory Status: Included on EINECS, ENCS, AICS, PICCS
Labeling Requirements: Maintain GHS compliant labeling in the workplace, share safety information with workers according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
