4,4'-Diaminodicyclohexylmethane is used as epoxy curing agents. It is a versatile intermediate to produce leather, rubber products, plastics, dyes, and photo sensitive polymers. It is used in manufacturing diisocyanates and polyamides. It is also used as lubricant additive as and corrosion inhibitor.
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Applications
4,4′-Diaminodicyclohexylmethane is used as epoxy curing agents. It is a versatile intermediate to produce leather, rubber products, plastics, dyes, and photo sensitive polymers. It is used in manufacturing diisocyanates and polyamides. It is also used as lubricant additive as and corrosion inhibitor.
Solubility
Soluble in water. (5 g/L) at 20°C.
Notes
Incompatible materials are acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Malin Frick; Bert Björkner; Nils Hamnerius; Erik Zimerson. Allergic contact dermatitis from dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate.Contact Dermatitis.2003, 48 (6), 305-309.