Health Hazard of Dicyclohexylamine

Dicyclohexylamine is a secondary amine with the chemical formula HN(C6H11)2. It is a colorless liquid, although commercial samples can appear yellow. It has a fishy odor, typical for amines. It is sparingly soluble in water. As an amine, it is an organic base and useful precursor to other chemicals.

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Application

Dicyclohexylamine is a secondary amine, and is a colorless liquid with a typical amine odor. Dicyclohexylamine is utilized similarly to cyclohexylamine in the following applications:

•    antioxidants in rubber and plastics

•    vulcanization accelerators for rubber

•    corrosion inhibitors in steam pipes and boilers

•    agrochemicals

•    water treatment

•    textile chemicals

•    catalysts for flexible polyurethane foams

Dicyclohexylamine acts primarily as an organic synthesis intermediate, making it an ideal dye precursor.

Health Hazard

Dicyclohexylamine is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Direct skin contact with the liquid or vapor should be avoided. Its systemic effects in man include nausea and vomiting, anxiety, restlessness and drowsiness. Individuals repeatedly exposed to this chemical may develop sensitivity to it .

Inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Run off from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.

Skin: May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause severe irritation and possible burns.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns.

Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.

Chronic: Chronic exposure may cause effects similar to those of acute exposure.