Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
Skin sensitization, Category 1
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Inhalation
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3
Respiratory sensitization, Category 1
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure, Category 2
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P317 Get medical help.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P342+P316 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .
Breathlessness, chest discomfort, and reduced pulmonary function. (USCG, 1999)
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Isocyanates, aliphatic thiocyanates, and related compounds
Carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic vapors are generated when heated. Behavior in Fire: Solid melts and burns (USCG, 1999)
Use powder, carbon dioxide.
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Ventilate area of spill or leak. for small quantities, absorb on paper towels. ... burn the paper in suitable location away from combustible materials. large quantities can be collected & atomized in suitable combustion chamber equipped with appropriate effluent gas cleaning device. disposal methods: 1. by absorbing on vermiculite, dry sand, earth or a similar material & disposing in a secured sanitary landfill. 2. by atomizing in suitable combustion chamber equipped with appropriate effluent gas cleaning device.
NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Keep in the dark.Isocyanates are transported in railroad tank cars, tank trucks, tanks in ships, containers, and drums. They are stored in steel tanks and processed in steel equipment. For long-term storage stainless steel is recommended. To avoid contamination by atmospheric moisture, a dry air or inert gas blanket is essential. Isocyanates
TLV: 0.005 ppm as TWA.MAK: (inhalable fraction): 0.05 mg/m3; peak limitation category: I(1); skin absorption (H); sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (SAH); carcinogen category: 4; pregnancy risk group: C
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety goggles or face shield.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Solid. Crystalline.
White.
Odorless
39 - 43 °C.
> 300 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 hPa.
Combustible Solid
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211 °C. Atm. press.:1 000 hPa.
> 601 °C. Atm. press.:Ca. 1 013 hPa.
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Insoluble (NTP, 1992)
log Pow = 4.51. Temperature:22 °C.
< 0.002 Pa. Temperature:20 °C.
1.32. Temperature:20 °C.;1.18 g/cm3. Temperature:50 °C.
(air = 1): 8.6
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The substance may polymerize under the influence of temperatures above 204°C. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen cyanide (see ICSC 0492). Reacts readily with water. This produces insoluble polyureas. Reacts violently with acids, alcohols, amines, bases and oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
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A flammable liquid.Isocyanates and thioisocyanates, such as DIPHENYLMETHANE-4,4'-DIISOCYANATE, are incompatible with many classes of compounds, reacting exothermically to release toxic gases. Reactions with amines, aldehydes, alcohols, alkali metals, ketones, mercaptans, strong oxidizers, hydrides, phenols, and peroxides can cause vigorous releases of heat. Acids and bases initiate polymerization reactions in these materials. Some isocyanates react with water to form amines and liberate carbon dioxide. Base-catalysed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvents often occur with explosive violence, [Wischmeyer(1969)].
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Strong alkalis, acids, alcohol [Note: Polymerizes at 450 degrees F].
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides/.
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Evaluation: There is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate or polymeric 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate in humans. There is limited evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of a mixture containing monomeric and polymeric 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate. Overall evaluation: 4,4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (industrial preparation) is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity in humans (Group 3).
No information is available on the reproductive or developmental effects of MDI in humans. Decreased placental and fetal weights and an increased number of fetuses per litter with skeletal variations were reported in one inhalation study in rats. These effects were observed only at the highest dose, and may have been related to maternal toxicity.
Lachrymation. The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the lungs. This may result in impaired functions.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause asthma. See Notes.
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
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4,4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate hydrolyzes rapidly in aqueous solution(1-3); therefore, bioconcentration will not be an important environmental fate process(SRC). Exposure of carp to 0.00001% concentrations of 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate for an eight week period resulted in no bioaccumulations(4).
4,4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate hydrolyzes rapidly in aqueous solution(1-3); therefore, leaching and adsorption to moist soil and sediment will not be an important environmental fate process(SRC).
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.MDI may sensitize workers so that they react to other isocyanates (asthma).Do NOT take working clothes home.