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EXPOSURE LIMITS
4,4’-Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate(MDI) OSHA (PEL)
ACGIH (TLV)
CAS 101-68-8 .02 ppm 0.005 ppm TWA
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Use appropriate chemical vapor mask to prevent exposure to vapors.
Use appropriate full face shield and/or safety goggles.
Use permeation resistant gloves. ie butyl, neoprene or nitrile
Use protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Use with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors.
Emergency eye wash stations and showers should be readily available.
Form: liquid
Form: liquid / solid
Appearance: slightly hazy
Color: clear to slight yellow
Odor: Slight isocyanate
pH: n/a
Freezing point: not established
Boiling point: n/a
Flash point: approx. 420°F
Vapor pressure: not established
Specific gravity: 1.2
Solubility in H
2
0: Insoluble
Autoignition temperature: not established
Bulk density: approx. 9.9 lb/gal
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
Hazardous polymerization may occur
STABILITY
Stable under recommended storage conditions
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Contact with water, amines, strong bases, alcohols or strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition will result in carbon dioxide(CO
2
), carbon monoxide(CO), oxides
of nitrogen(NO
x
), isocyanate, isocyanic acid and other undetermined compounds.
Section
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Exposure controls/personal protection
Section
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Phys
ical and chemical properties
Section 1
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Stability and reactivity