1,3-BAC / 1,3-Bis(Aminomethyl)cyclohexane

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1,3-BAC/1,3-Bis(Aminomethyl)cyclohexane is a cycloaliphatic diamine and is in colorless liquid form at room temperature. 1,3-BAC possesses fast curability with high chemical and yellowing resistance as an epoxy curing agent and is widely used in the fields of coating compounds and composite materials.

Abbreviation 1,3-BAC / 1,3-Bis(Aminomethyl)cyclohexane Description/ Applications 1,3-BAC is a colorless liquid and highly-reactive cycloaliphatic diamine. In the paint and coatings industry, 1,3-BAC is widely used as an epoxy curing agent. The epoxy curing agent features low temperature curing, good chemical resistant and coating color stability. Chemical formula:C8H18N2 Molecular weight: 142.2 Physical Properties Appearance, visual Colorless liquid Purity, wt% 99.8 Viscosity, mPa/s, 20℃ 9.21 Boiling Point, ℃ 240 Freezing Point, ℃ <-25 Flash Point, ℃ (Cleveland open tester) 116.00 Closed Cup Amine Value 790 Active Hydrogen Equivalent Weight 35.6 Solubility Soluble in water, ether, benzene n-hexane, cyclohexane, alcohol Specifications Container Information Available in isocontainers and 190 Kg steel drums Precautions for Safe Handling and Use Extinguishing media Dry chemical, Regular foam, Water fog Health safety precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Wash thoroughly the face, the hands after handling. Storage conditions Store in cool and dry place with adequate ventilation. For specific safety, handling and toxicity information, please refer to the current Material Safety Data Sheet. First Aid If inhaled Remove to fresh air immediately. Call a physician. Skin contact Wash exposed area thoroughly with plenty of soap and water while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water enough. Call a physician. If swallwed Immediately give 2 large glasses of water if victim is conscious. Call a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Chemical Registration CAS: 2579-20-6 Numbers EINECS: 219-941-5 Product Information Sheet Product Brochure