hydroxyl amine sulphate

Hydroxyl amine sulphate is manufactured in a sulphuric medium at a platinum-containing catalyst system.
The product is used in the downstream Caprolactam production process.


Specification of Hydroxyl Amine Sulphate, aqueous solution

Parameter	Limiting value	Testing method
Hydroxyl amine sulphate	270 – 320 g/l	82-55
Sulphuric acid	< 25 g/l	82-55
Ammonium sulphate	< 20 g/l	82-55
Nitric acid	< 0.1 weight %	82-62
Iron	< 5 ppm	DIN 38406-32

Transport & Packaging:
The product is transported in road tank cars, tank containers or railway tank wagons.
Hydroxyl amine sulphate is a hazardous material.

Storage requirements:

• Thermally unstable. Keep the solution cool. Protect it from overheating/heating
• Do not store near sources of heat (steam lines, heating, open fire)
• Use suitable containers made from resistive material (e. g. stainless steel, PE, PVC, PP)

Application:

• Oximation of Aldehydes and Ketones (mainly Cyclohexanone)
• Photographic industry
• Paint and varnish production
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Insecticides & Fungicides
• Precursor for electronic chemicals