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Dicyclohexylmethane Diisocyanate (H12MDI, Hydrogenated MDI)

H12MDI
CAS 5124-30-1 · Formula C15H22N2O2 · MW 262.35 g/mol

The saturated MDI analog for non-yellowing, optically stable polyurethane coatings and elastomers. Industry references record its primary use in flexible coatings and polyurethane elastomers and in urethane products that do not yellow on light exposure.

Safety Data Sheet
HS Code
2929.10
At a Glance
Material Family
Polymers & Resins
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Crosslinking / Curing · Synthesis Intermediate
Functional Roles
SATURATED METHYLENE DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE
NOT REPORTED
Applications & Use Cases
  • Non-yellowing PU: Isocyanate for light-stable polyurethane products.
  • Flexible coatings: Used in flexible polyurethane coating systems.
  • PU elastomers: Component of polyurethane elastomers.
Physical Properties
Physical Description
1,1-methylene bis(4-isocyanatocyclohexane) is a clear, colorless to light-yellow liquid
Appearance
Clear, colorless to light-yellow liquid
Melting Point
< -10 °C
Flash Point
> 202 °C
Solubility
Reacts with water
Density
1.07 at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.001 mmHg at 25 °C
Polymerization
May slowly polymerize if heated above 50 °C
Refractive Index
Index of refraction = 1.4970 at 20 °C/D
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2929 . 10
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.29
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2929.10
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
5124-30-1
Molecular Formula
C15H22N2O2
Molecular Weight
262.35 g/mol
IUPAC Name
1-isocyanato-4-[(4-isocyanatocyclohexyl)methyl]cyclohexane
INCI Name
SATURATED METHYLENE DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
KORSJDCBLAPZEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Bis(4-isocyanatocyclohexyl)methane Nacconate H 12 Methylene bis(4-cyclohexylisocyanate) 1-isocyanato-4-[(4-isocyanatocyclohexyl)methyl]cyclohexane Methylene bis-(4-cyclohexylisocyanate) Cyclohexane, 1,1'-methylenebis[4-isocyanato- 4,4'-Methylenedicyclohexyl diisocyanate 4,4'-Methylenedi(cyclohexyl isocyanate) Cyclohexane, 1,1'-methylenebis(4-isocyanato- Methylenebis(4-cyclohexylisocyanate) Dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-di-isocyanate Saturated MDI Reduced MDI HMDI cpd DMDI 1-isocyanato-4-((4-isocyanatocyclohexyl)methyl)cyclohexane 4,4-methylene biscyclohexyl diisocyanate methylene-bis(4-cyclohexylisocyanate) Hylene W Dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate
Full Description

Dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (CAS 5124-30-1), the hydrogenated analog of MDI, is a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate used to make light-stable polyurethanes. Industry references record its primary use in flexible coatings and polyurethane elastomers and in urethane products that do not yellow on light exposure. Supplied as a bulk isocyanate intermediate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H12MDI?

H12MDI is dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (CAS 5124-30-1, C15H22N2O2), the hydrogenated (cycloaliphatic) analog of MDI. It is used to make light-stable polyurethanes that do not yellow on light exposure. RawSource supplies it as a bulk isocyanate intermediate.

What is H12MDI used for?

It is used as the isocyanate component in light-stable, non-yellowing polyurethane products, including flexible polyurethane coating systems and polyurethane elastomers. Its cycloaliphatic structure gives the resulting PU resistance to light-induced yellowing.

What is methylene bis(4-cyclohexyl isocyanate)?

That is another name for the same material — dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate, or H12MDI (CAS 5124-30-1). It is the saturated, ring-hydrogenated counterpart of aromatic MDI.

What is the UN number and HS code for H12MDI?

It ships under UN 2206 (1,1-methylene bis(4-isocyanatocyclohexane)) and classifies under HS 2929.10 (isocyanates). Transport requirements follow the SDS, which RawSource supplies with every order; confirm tariff treatment with your customs broker.

What bulk packaging is available for H12MDI?

H12MDI is supplied as a bulk isocyanate intermediate in moisture-protected drums and totes. MOQ, lead time, and pricing are quote-based — request a bulk quote with your target volume; an SDS and CoA accompany the order and the SDS should be reviewed before handling.

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