Hydrazine (H₂NNH₂, CH₃NHNH₂, (CH₃)₂NNH₂) Detection

Portable & fixed-point Hydrazine detectors for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, agriculture, and environmental testing.

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About Hydrazine Detection

Hydrazine—also known as Diamine and Nitrogen Hydride—is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid, with an ammonia-like odor.

The compound is used in the production of agricultural pesticides; in the manufacture of blowing agents for plastic production; as an anti-corrosion agent in boilers and heating systems; in plating; in solders and fluxes; in textile dyes, during nuclear fuel processing; in explosives; in water treatment; and in photographic developing chemicals.

An additional use is in rocket fuel, and this application has generated the most interest in its detection as a toxic gas. Pioneering work to improve detection methods was started in the late 1970s at the School of Aerospace Medicine in Texas. Interscan is pleased to have been involved in these efforts, and continues to cooperate with NASA and similar agencies in other countries.

The related compounds monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) and unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine (UDMH) are also utilized in fuel applications.

Occupational Health/Toxicology

Hydrazine is corrosive and skin contact may cause burns and dermatitis. Inhalation and ingestion cause irritation of the respiratory and digestive systems, respectively. Exposure may also cause central nervous system health effects such as convulsions, tremors, lethargy, seizures, neuritis, and, in severe cases, coma. Long term exposure to hydrazine may cause liver, kidney, and reproductive organ damage.

An interesting case of accidental ingestion of hydrazine aboard ship in 1965 is discussed in this correspondence, to the British Medical Journal.

Full record on hydrazine from Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), a database provided by the US National Library of Medicine.

Full record on monomethyl hydrazine from Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), a database provided by the US National Library of Medicine.

Full record on 1, 2 dimethyl hydrazine from Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), a database provided by the US National Library of Medicine.

Full record on 1, 1 dimethyl hydrazine (UDMH) from Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), a database provided by the US National Library of Medicine.

The hydrazine entry from NIOSH’s Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards.

The monomethyl hydrazine entry from NIOSH’s Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards.

The 1, 1 dimethyl hydrazine (UDMH) entry from NIOSH’s Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards.

Ranges We Detect For Hydrazine

Sensor Range

0 - 2000 ppb

0 - 1000 ppb

0 - 500 ppb

0 - 100 ppb

Measurement Specifics

Maximum Overload10 ppm
Resolution< 0.02 ppm
Typical Baseline Range-0.2 ppm to 0.2 ppm

Maximum Overload10 ppm
Resolution< 0.02 ppm
Typical Baseline Range-0.2 ppm to 0.2 ppm

Maximum Overload10 ppm
Resolution< 0.02 ppm
Typical Baseline Range-0.2 ppm to 0.2 ppm

Maximum Overload10 ppm
Resolution< 0.02 ppm
Typical Baseline Range-0.2 ppm to 0.2 ppm

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INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Aerospace

Agriculture & Fertilizer

Chemical Manufacturing

Environmental Monitoring

Healthcare

Mining

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical

Semiconductor

Textiles

Waste Water Treatment

Wood, Paper & Pulp

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