1,6-Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)

1,6-Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)

Formula	CAS
C8H12N2O2	822-06-0

Background
1,6-Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) is an isocyanate monomer.

Synonyms
1,6-Hexamethylenediisocyanate
Hexamethylenediisocyanate
HDI
1,6-diisocyanatohexane
Evafanol AS-1

Uses
Anti-pill finish Evafanol AS-1
Clothing manufacture
Paints (polyurethane)
Polyurethane chemicals
Lacquers

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Wilkinson SM, Cartwright PH, Armitage J, English JS. Allergic contact dermatitis from 1,6-diisocyanatohexane in an anti-pill finish. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(2):94-96.
2.	Estlander T, Keskinen H, Jolanki R, Kanerva L. Occupational dermatitis from exposure to polyurethane chemicals. Contact Dermatitis 1992;27(3):161-165.

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Allergology: background information on allergens.

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