HMTA is used as a preservative in citrus washing solutions at not more than 1% of the formulation, and as a stabilizer for carriers in solid pesticide formulations for pre-harvest use only, with typical concentrations of ≤ to 5%.  HMTA is also used in the manufacture of rubber and resins, adhesives and coatings, firelogs and briquettes and flame retardant materials, as well in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. 

• Reassessment Decision Document for Hexamethylenetetramine (PDF)(18 pp, 5 MB)