UN 2327 — Trimethylhexamethylenediamines
Placard: Corrosive. ERG Guide 153. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
UN 2327 is Trimethylhexamethylenediamines, a corrosive amine liquid assigned to ERG Guide 153. It can cause chemical burns and produce alkaline contaminated runoff.
Hazard overview: TOXIC and CORROSIVE amine liquid; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact may cause severe injury. Liquid and vapor can burn eyes, skin and respiratory tissue. Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
Response guidance: For a UN 2327 incident, verify the product with shipping papers, container markings, SDS and ERG Guide 153. Establish incident command, isolate the area, stay upwind, control ignition or incompatibility hazards, prevent runoff, dust or vapor spread and base entry/fire-control actions on monitoring and local SOP.
Firefighter training notes: Training for UN 2327 should emphasize toxic/corrosive exposure routes, contaminated clothing, toxic fire products, decontamination waste and runoff containment. Use ERG 153, SDS and local SOP.
Regulatory context: Trimethylhexamethylenediamines is regulated as a hazardous material for transportation and emergency response purposes. Storage, workplace exposure, emergency planning, spill reporting, waste handling and environmental requirements vary by exact product, concentration, quantity and jurisdiction. Verify current requirements through shipping papers, SDS, container markings and applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, state or local authority guidance.
Storage & handling: Trimethylhexamethylenediamines should be stored in tightly closed compatible containers in a secure toxic/corrosive-material area with secondary containment, restricted access, ventilation and waste/decontamination planning according to SDS.
UN 2327 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 2327
- TOXIC and CORROSIVE amine liquid; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact may cause severe injury.
- Liquid and vapor can burn eyes, skin and respiratory tissue.
- Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
- Mixing with water may generate heat and spread alkaline/corrosive contamination.
- Fire may produce nitrogen oxides and irritating/toxic smoke.
- Runoff may be alkaline, toxic, corrosive and environmentally harmful.
- Containers may rupture or fail when heated.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Clear to pale yellow liquid with an amine-like, fishy odor. Corrosive organic base at room temperature.
| Also known as | TMHMDATrimethylhexamethylene diamineTrimethyl-1,6-hexanediamineTMD |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid with an amine-like, fishy odor. Corrosive organic base at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | 93C (199F) |
| Boiling Point | 215-255C (419-491F) depending on isomer |
| Vapor Density | 5.9 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction, but hydrolyzes slowly forming alkaline solution |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2327
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
Use positive-pressure SCBA for vapor, dust, mist, fire or confined-space exposure. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, boots, eye/face protection and protective clothing selected from SDS; avoid all skin contact.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 2327 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call the emergency response telephone number on the shipping paper, if available.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Avoid breathing vapors, dust, mist, smoke or fumes and avoid skin or eye contact.
- Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless properly trained and wearing appropriate protective equipment.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained, equipped, monitored and authorized by incident command.
- Isolate the spill or release area and expand the perimeter for fire involvement, vapor spread, dust generation, water reaction or unknown product identity.
- Use ERG Guide 153, shipping papers, SDS, air monitoring and incident command for protective actions.
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UN 2327 — TrimethylhexamethylenediaminesUse for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief.
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS.