This chart shows Hexamethylenediamine price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- HMDA, US (United States): Hexamethylenediamine, export transaction price, fob, United States
- HMDA, CN (China): Hexamethylenediamine, import transaction price, cif, China
- HMDA, EUR (Europe): Hexamethylenediamine, export transaction price, fob, France
- HMDA, NEA (Northeast Asia): Hexamethylenediamine, import transaction price, cfr, Japan (netforward from fob United States)
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Hexamethylenediamine Price Outlook
Hexamethylenediamine Price Outlook. The price of HMDA (United States) decreased during May 2020 to 2,190 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 8% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of HMDA (United States) decreased modestly by 4%. Meanwhile, the average price of HMDA (China) amounted to 2,440 USD per metric ton, from 3,030 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of HMDA (China) is 0.4% higher than the price one month before.
The price of HMDA (Europe) declined throughout May 2020, reaching 1,380 USD per metric ton. The price is 5% lower than the average price in the previous month and 2% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of HMDA (Northeast Asia) decreased significantly during May 2020, reaching 2,220 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 7% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 3% from the previous year’s price.
About Hexamethylenediamine
About Hexamethylenediamine. Hexamethylenediamine (a.k.a. HMDA) is a colorless solid at room temperature, which presents a typical amine odor. It is soluble in both water and alcohol, but poorly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons. Although the first record of HMDA synthesis was in 1900, it only gained importance in the late 1930s, after the synthesis of nylon 66, which is based on the combination of adipic acid with HMDA. The success of nylon allowed the expansion of HMDA production.
Hexamethylenediamine Handling. HMDA is a corrosive chemical and must be handled using proper safety equipment. As a hygroscopic compound, it must be stored under inert gas and separated from strong oxidants and strong acids. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place and the formation of dust and aerosols must be avoided. It can be shipped in solution, solid or bulk form, depending on the grade.
Hexamethylenediamine Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Hexamethylenediamine are listed below.
- Butadiene + Hydrogen Cyanide (hydrogenation),
- Adipic Acid + Ammonia (hydrogenation),
- Acrylonitrile (electrodimerization + hydrogenation),
- Adiponitrile (hydrogenation)
Hexamethylenediamine Uses. The uses and applications of Hexamethylenediamine may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Hexamethylenediamine are technical grade (70% aqueous solution); 80% aqueous solution; 90% aqueous solution; and reagent grade (98% aqueous solution)
HMDA remained almost exclusively as an intermediate for nylon production for many years. This situation only changed after the development of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), which is produced from HMDA and widely employed in the production of light-stable polyurethanes.