Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
100-97-0
Name of the chemical
Hexamethylenetetramine
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-29
Product name
Hexamine
Product Synonyms
HMTA; Hexamine; Methenamine; Hexamethylenetetramine
CAS No.
100-97-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H317
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable solids Category 2
Health hazards
Skin Sensitization Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H228 - Flammable solid H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Flammable solids Category 2 Health hazards Skin Sensitization Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
