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There are serious concerns in safe handling of isocyanates. Please
consult the MSDS of the manufacturer of a specific product to assess
safe handling procedures. The links below provide additional
information and access to regulations in different states and also
countries. Isocyanates like most toxic chemicals can be handles
safely. Most problems with isocyanates are related to inhalation of
isocyanate in gas or in aerosol form. Because of the high reactivity
with water the oral toxicity of isocyanates is usually very low and
no indication of the actual toxicity in normal use.
Isocyanates should only be handled by people who have received the proper training. Problems with toxicity of isocyanates do not translate into toxicity of the products which are made from isocyanates. Polyurethanes and polyureas made from isocyanates are polymers and therefore low concern materials.
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| Australia Isocyanates Health and Safety Standards |
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| BgVV (German consumer regulations) | ||||||||||||||
| Canutec Emergency response to isocyanates Canada | ||||||||||||||
| Department of Health Safety CA | ||||||||||||||
| DOT Hazmat | ||||||||||||||
| European Regulations for Food Contact Analytical Methods | ||||||||||||||
| German "Luftgrenzwerte" Air Concentration of Toxic | ||||||||||||||
| International Chemical Safety Cards (MSDS international) | ||||||||||||||
| International Labor Organizations Risk and Safety Phrases EU | ||||||||||||||
| NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Harzard | ||||||||||||||
| NIOSH Safety Health Isocyanates | ||||||||||||||
| Occupational Health HAZ-MAP | ||||||||||||||
| OSHA/NIOSH Air sampling of compounds | ||||||||||||||
| OSHA survey of automotive repair shops (isocyanates) | ||||||||||||||
| OSHA isocyanate safety | ||||||||||||||
| Polyurethane Industry Alliance | ||||||||||||||
| Scorecard Environmental Defense Fund | ||||||||||||||
| Sweden KEMI National Chemicals Inspectorate | ||||||||||||||
| US Navy Flight Surgeon Handbook Toxicology | ||||||||||||||
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