• Most people can smell methyl isocyanate vapors at levels as low as 2 to 5 ppm. (cdc.gov)
  • Acute exposure to methyl isocyanate vapors below the odor threshold can be irritating to the eye and respiratory epithelium. (cdc.gov)
  • Odors of methyl isocyanate may not provide adequate warning of hazardous concentrations because the Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) limit is only 3 ppm and the threshold for detection of methyl isocyanate vapors ranges from 2 to 5 ppm in humans. (cdc.gov)
  • Significant exposure to methyl isocyanate vapors would most likely be the result of accidental release of methyl isocyanate to the air such as occurred in Bhopal, India in 1984, where the primary effect was pulmonary edema with some alveolar wall destruction. (cdc.gov)
  • Direct contact with liquid or concentrated vapors of methyl isocyanate may cause irritation of the skin or eyes and severe ocular damage. (cdc.gov)
  • Spray application of SPF insulation generates isocyanate vapors and aerosols that can migrate throughout the building if it is not isolated and properly ventilated. (sprayfoamissues.com)
  • Inhalation is the major route of exposure to methyl isocyanate. (cdc.gov)
  • Significant dermal exposure to methyl isocyanate would not likely occur outside an occupational environment in which methyl isocyanate is stored or used. (cdc.gov)
  • exposure may also occur through skin contact during the handling of liquid isocyanates. (cdc.gov)
  • Occupational exposure normally occurs during the production and use of isocyanates-particularly during the mixing and foaming processes in the polyurethane foam industry. (cdc.gov)
  • Occupational exposure standards for isocyanates are based on respiratory irritation and sensitization and carcinogenesis. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to isocyanates and organic solvents, and pulmonary-function changes in workers in a polyurethane molding process. (cdc.gov)
  • Specifically, you seek clarification on the suitability of test result data as the exposure was to an aerosol and not to either a dust or mist as prescribed in §§ 173.132 and 173.133 and if these results should be applied when classifying your material. (dot.gov)
  • The test results would be applicable when exposure is administered as a liquid aerosol that emerges as a mist, if a mist is likely to be generated in a leakage of the transport containment as prescribed in § 173.132(b)(3)(iii). (dot.gov)
  • skin exposure contributes to the development asthma continues to occur, not uncommonly in settings with minimal inhalation exposure but of isocyanate asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • DATA SOURCES: We reviewed the published animal and human literature on isocyanate skin- and sensitization for other environmental exposure methods, workplace skin exposure, skin absorption, and the role of skin exposure in allergens. (cdc.gov)
  • There is substantial opportunity for isocyanate skin exposure in many work settings, but such exposure is challenging to quantify and continues to be underappreciated. (cdc.gov)
  • 2004). The term "sensitization" can generate exposure occurs and can contribute to the development of isocyanate asthma in certain settings, pre- misunderstanding. (cdc.gov)
  • exposure in human isocyanate asthma and to improve diagnosis and prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • The SafeAir Aromatic Isocyanates badge may be used for personal or area monitoring for exposure times ranging from 15 minutes to 24 hours. (gas-sensing.com)
  • The SafeAir aromatic isocyanates badge is a monitoring system designed to indicate the presence of TDI and/or MDI at concentrations below the permissible exposure limit. (gas-sensing.com)
  • In past issues of the Report we have discussed the dangers associated with workplace exposure to isocyanate chemicals in spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation. (sprayfoamissues.com)
  • In rats effects from repeated aerosol exposure to the substance are limited to the respiratory tract (report no AT06241, Bayer AG, 2011). (europa.eu)
  • The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales, BMAS) published the Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances 430 (TRGS 430, last updated in 2009) for regulating the workplace exposure of isocyanates. (europa.eu)
  • Due to the health issues associated with isocyanate exposure, there is legislation governed by Worksafe requiring persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to initiate a Health Surveillance (monitoring) program for workers exposed to these chemicals in the workplace. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • There are serious health effects associated with occupational exposure to isocyanates. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • Preventing exposure to isocyanates is the critical step in reducing the health hazard. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • When we sneeze or cough, those smaller aerosols can stay suspended in the air for longer and this increases exposure to the disease. (allergystandards.com)
  • Notable examples of accidents causing widespread exposure were the release of methyl isocyanate from a chemical plant in Bhopal, India in 1984, resulting in thousands of deaths, and the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment in 2023 that released hydrogen chloride, phosgene and other chemicals in the small town. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The present study provides in vivo evidence that a GSH mediated pathway underlies asthma-like eosinophilic inflammatory responses to respiratory tract isocyanate exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • The Colad Respirator A2P3 offers optimal protection against the dangers of isocyanate, paint or organic vapor inhalation. (colad.com)
  • and inhalation of infective aerosols. (cdc.gov)
  • Significant exposures to methyl isocyanate occur primarily in occupational settings. (cdc.gov)
  • Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-2008-0058-3108, crystalline silica and isocyanate exposures during parking garage repair, Aduddell Restoration and Waterproofing, Inc., Arlington, Virginia. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposures to airborne isocyanates may also occur from the melting or burning of polyurethane foams during fire fighting. (cdc.gov)
  • Based on the vapour pressure data, there is very low potential for exposures to these substances in air unless aerosols are generated during spray applications or high-temperature processing operations. (europa.eu)
  • Supplied in 400ML aerosols, 2K Products are Isocyanate 'proper' 2 pack products (pull the pin to mix them prior, wear appropriate ppe, and professional use only). (buzzweld.co.uk)
  • The Aerosol Canisters are the best quality for spraying and each aerosol has a volume of 400ml and accept all our colours in either 1K or 2K paint and in Full, Semi, Satin & Matt gloss levels. (yourspraypaints.com)
  • This PROTOUCH™ 2K Direct Gloss Acrylic Paint Aerosol is 400ml in size and contains a patented mechanism that once activated, releases an isocyanate activator into the paint, providing the ultimate 2K performance out of an aerosol giving you the highest quality possible. (rapidpaints.co.uk)
  • Persons exposed only to methyl isocyanate gas pose no risk of secondary contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • Persons whose skin or clothing is contaminated with liquid methyl isocyanate can secondarily contaminate rescuers by direct contact or through offgassing of vapor. (cdc.gov)
  • At temperatures below 39ºC (102ºF), methyl isocyanate is a very flammable colorless liquid that readily evaporates when exposed to air. (cdc.gov)
  • Gaseous methyl isocyanate is slightly heavier than air. (cdc.gov)
  • Methyl isocyanate is readily absorbed through the upper respiratory tract. (cdc.gov)
  • Methyl isocyanate can also be absorbed through the digestive tract or skin. (cdc.gov)
  • Methyl isocyanate liquid is colorless with a pungent odor. (cdc.gov)
  • Methyl isocyanate is handled and transported as a very flammable and explosive liquid. (cdc.gov)
  • Children exposed to the same levels of methyl isocyanate as adults may receive larger doses because they have relatively greater lung surface area:body weight ratios and higher minute volume:weight ratios. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, they may be exposed to higher levels than adults in the same location because of their short stature and the higher levels of methyl isocyanate found nearer to the ground. (cdc.gov)
  • Although unlikely, ingestion of liquid methyl isocyanate could produce severe gastrointestinal irritation. (cdc.gov)
  • Methyl isocyanate is made by reacting methylamine with phosgene. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary use of methyl isocyanate is as a chemical intermediate in the production of pesticides. (cdc.gov)
  • A monofunctional isocyanate of industrial significance is methyl isocyanate (MIC), which is used in the manufacture of pesticides. (wikipedia.org)
  • I suspect his symptoms are due to toluene diisocyanate or a similar isocyanate vapor. (cdc.gov)
  • During the activity, high concentrations of various substances are released into the air and, in the case of spray painting, also outside the airborne spray (aerosol). (blsgroup.com)
  • It is dispensed from aerosol cans and uses an environmentally safe, non-ODP fuel, as well, contains UV tracer for inspection under black light. (krayden.com)
  • Aerosol hand - grip for easy handling when painting with spray cans. (mavicautobody.ca)
  • Spraymax 2K Clear Coat Aerosol Spray Cans - 2 Pack - High Gloss Automotive Clear Coat for Car Repair and New Paint Jobs - Two Stage Clear Coat - Professional. (tomcraft.ru)
  • With the exception of aerosol cans, it is illegal to spray modern cars with cellulose. (morganrebuild.co.uk)
  • Clostermann ML Aerosol 2K CLEAR LACQUER LACQUER GLOSS Can be used to overcoat Basecoats & 2K Paints Fast drying direct gloss vehicle paint. (tomcraft.ru)
  • Clear lacquers for cars and automotive paints, including 1k and 2k clear coats, aerosol and spray lacquer for bare metal. (tomcraft.ru)
  • Car-Rep® Automotive 2K Aerosol Paints are available in a full assortment of primers, clears, and stand-alone. (tomcraft.ru)
  • Paints, varnishes and epoxy solvents now often contain a family of highly reactive chemicals known as isocyanates. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • In phenyl isocyanate, the C=N and C=O distances are respectively 1.195 and 1.173 Å. (wikipedia.org)
  • In organic chemistry, isocyanate is the functional group with the formula R−N=C=O. Organic compounds that contain an isocyanate group are referred to as isocyanates. (wikipedia.org)
  • An organic compound with two isocyanate groups is known as a diisocyanate. (wikipedia.org)
  • Organic sulfur compounds are used to identify sources and atmospheric processing of aerosol. (copernicus.org)
  • Future work includes evaluating the stability and potential interference of multiple organic sulfur compounds in laboratory mixtures and ambient aerosol. (copernicus.org)
  • Organic aerosols directly emitted from wood and pellet stove combustion are found to chemically transform (approximately 15 %-35 % by mass) under daytime aging conditions simulated in an environmental chamber. (copernicus.org)
  • Infrared spectroscopy is a cost-effective measurement technique to characterize chemical composition of organic aerosol emissions. (copernicus.org)
  • Air concentrations of TDI and total reactive isocyanate group in three flexible polyurethane manufacturing facilities. (cdc.gov)
  • Isocyanates , for example, are not volatile, but spread together with aerosols in the form of dust in very high concentrations. (blsgroup.com)
  • Isocyanates have been a leading chemical cause of occupational asthma since their utility for generating polyurethane was first recognized over 60 years ago, yet the mechanisms of isocyanate asthma pathogenesis remain unclear. (cdc.gov)
  • Respiratory protection in case of vapour/aerosol release. (europa.eu)
  • This technical rule describes procedures for the assessment and surveillance of workplaces involved in the handling and use of polyurethanes and requires the assessment of isocyanates present either in the form of vapour, aerosol or both" (Pauluhn, J. Appl. (europa.eu)
  • In contrast to commonly employed workplace standards that focus solely on monomeric (di)isocyanates, the common unifying concept of TRGS 430 is to consider separate hazard assessment for monomeric and polymeric isocyanates, present as vapour and/or aerosol. (europa.eu)
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  • 2K DTM Matt or Satin or Gloss Aerosol: £30.00 - Heavy duty, hard coating, no primer needed. (buzzweld.co.uk)
  • The Kirker Enduro Prime Epoxy Primer is a A 2.1 VOC two-component DTM free of lead chromate and isocyanates. (motyczki.pl)
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  • The most common of these are toluene diisocyanate (TDI), methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI), and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). (cdc.gov)
  • Isocyanates should not be confused with cyanate esters and isocyanides, very different families of compounds. (wikipedia.org)
  • Isocyanates include compounds also classified as potential human carcinogens (cancer causing compounds) and are known to cause cancer in animals. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • The TWA OEL for nickel (including both readily soluble and sparingly soluble (insoluble) compounds) recommended by the AIOH is 0.1 mg/m3, to be measured as the inhalable aerosol fraction according to AS 3640. (aioh.org.au)
  • Curtius rearrangement degradation of an acyl azide to an isocyanate and nitrogen gas. (wikipedia.org)
  • Isocyanates, both MDI and TDI are widely used in as spraying applications of insulation due to the speed and flexibility of applications. (wikipedia.org)
  • Color change for Aromatic Isocyanates (TDI and MDI) is from off-white to red. (gas-sensing.com)
  • For higher resolution when monitoring for TDI, the SafeAir aromatic isocyanates badge may be used in conjunction with the SafeAir TDI color comparator (part number: 383005). (gas-sensing.com)
  • The SafeAir aromatic isocyanates badge is designed to detect the presence of TDI and/or MDI by forming a color change in the shape of an exclamation mark inside the triangle. (gas-sensing.com)
  • The ChromAir aromatic isocyanates monitor should be refrigerated in its sealed bag at all times. (gas-sensing.com)
  • As a consequence of the chemical reactivity of the common aromatic isocyanate (NCO) functional group present on all substances of the MDI category and the high reactivity of this group with water, hydrolysis is the determinant of the fate of MDI substances in the environment. (europa.eu)
  • One of at least two aromatic isocyanate functional groups rapidly hydrolyses by dissolved water with the formation of inert polyurea. (europa.eu)
  • Isocyanates are electrophiles, and as such they are reactive toward a variety of nucleophiles including alcohols, amines, and even water having a higher reactivity compared to structurally analogous isothiocyanates. (wikipedia.org)
  • Isocyanates are common intermediates in the synthesis of primary amines via hydrolysis: Hofmann rearrangement, a reaction in which a primary amide is treated with a strong oxidizer such as sodium hypobromite or lead tetraacetate to form an isocyanate intermediate. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biological monitoring of isocyanates and related amines. (cdc.gov)
  • Life threatening pulmonary reaction to car paint containing a prepolymerized isocyanate. (cdc.gov)
  • Notice: Once paint is put into aerosol can a certification is not available. (aerotouchups.com)
  • the latter contain isocyanates , which through a chemical reaction caused by interaction with the resins produce a layer of polyurethane paint. (blsgroup.com)
  • 2K Clearcoat matt Aerosol urethane lacquer varnish spray paint isocyanate free use as a clear coating with solvent or waterbased basecoat. (tomcraft.ru)
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  • For all automotive body repair employers and paint and panel workshops, there is a WorkSafe responsibility to initiate an isocyanate Health Surveillance program to minimise the risk of permanent health damage to their spray painters. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • F. tularensis could be used as a biological weapon in a number of ways, but an aerosol release would likely have the greatest adverse medical and public health consequences. (cdc.gov)
  • The greatest risks are from inhaling vapours, fine droplets (aerosols) and dusts containing Isocyanates, as they irritate the linings of the nose, throat, lungs and eyes. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • People exposed to Isocyanates at work are at greater risk of developing respiratory problems, such as asthma, if they breathe in isocyanate vapours or droplets of resin spray. (employeeshealth.com.au)
  • In terms of bonding, isocyanates are closely related to carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbodiimides (C(NR)2). (wikipedia.org)
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  • isocyanate sensitization and asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • The mechanisms by which isocyanates cause asthma remain unclear, hampering disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.7 It is assumed the reactive nature of N=C=O groups underlies isocyanate asthma, with a hapten-based mechanism as the most obvious pathway to pathogenesis.8 However, the critical "self" reaction targets for isocyanate in vivo remain uncertain. (cdc.gov)
  • Basecoat Aerosol: £17.00 - High quality Automotive basecoat, Tinted with German Tinters for extra colour strength. (buzzweld.co.uk)
  • 1984. Evaluation Of Total Isocyanate-In-Air Method Using. (cdc.gov)
  • 1984. Environmental aspects of isocyanates in water and soil. (cdc.gov)
  • The cyanate (cyanate ester) functional group (R−O−C≡N) is arranged differently from the isocyanate group (R−N=C=O). Isocyanides have the connectivity R−N≡C, lacking the oxygen of the cyanate groups. (wikipedia.org)