Company Name

DIISO 301

Biodeg Chemical Co Ltd

Edwards Lane, Speke, Liverpool L24 9HW

Tel: 0151 486 1873 Fax: 0151 448 1433

Email: safety@biodeg.co.uk

Out of Normal Hours Tel: 07973 411019

Ingredient Name

Isophorone di-isocyante (IPDI)

Diphenylmethane-4,4 diisocyanate (MDI)

<50%

T - Toxic

N - Harmful to the Environment

Harmful

R36/37/38

EC Number

4098-71-9

Toxic by inhalation.

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

May cause sensitisation by inhalation or skin contact.

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

EYE CONTACT

SKIN CONTACT

INHALATION

INGESTION

Rinse with plenty of water immediately and seek medical advice.

Wash off with plenty of water immediately, seek medical advice if necessary

Provide fresh air. Monitor breathing, give oxygen if necessary.

Seek immediate medical advice.

Seek immediate medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder

UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

None

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS

Hazardous fumes in fires: isocyanate-containing vapours. Under certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic products may occur. Have ready/wear respiratory protection equipment.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & UNUSUAL HAZARDS

In case of fire wear a self-contained respiratory apparatus.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Provide sufficient ventilation.

Keep away from drains watercourses and soil.

LARGE QUANTITIES:

Dam with sand or earth, pump to storage for recovery.

SMALL QUANTITIES:

Take up mechanically or with an absorbent material. Wash residue with alkaline detergent solution.

SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Provide good ventilation or extraction. Store between 5 and 25° c

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a dry place in a well-ventilated area.

SUITABLE STORAGE MATERIALS

Mild steel, stainless steel, some plastics

UNSUITABLE STORAGE MATERIALS

INGREDIENT NAME EC NUMBER TWA/OEL (8 Hr) MEL (15 Min)

Isophorone diisocyanate 223-861-6 0.01ppm = 0.09 mg/m³ 0.03 ppm

Diphenylmethane-4,4¹ 202-966-0 0.02 mg/m³ 0.07 mg/m³

diisocyanate OEL is below odour threshold

ENGINEERING PROTECTION

Extract vapours at source.

CLOTHING

No special requirements.

RESPIRATOR

Yes, if the TLV may be exceeded.

GLOVES

Impervious. PVC or butyl rubber.

OTHER

Eye protection to BS2092 part 2C or BS2092 part 1 in high risk areas.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE/FORM

ODOUR

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

pH (10% w/w in water)

SOLUBILITY IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS

FLASH POINT (° c)

LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT

OXIDISING PROPERTIES

Liquid

Pungent

Very low, reacts slowly n/a

High

155° C

0.7 vol %

Low

COLOUR

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (R.D.)

VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1)

VAPOUR PRESSURE (20° c)

AUTO IGNITION TEMP

UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT

EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES

Pale yellow

Mixture

1.2

>1

About 0,02 hPa

>600 ° c

 4.5 vol %

STORAGE CONDITIONS TO AVOID :

Store between 5 and 30°c

MATERIALS TO AVOID

Reacts violently with amines (exothermic)

STABILISERS REQUIRED : None

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF DEGRADATION

Isocyanate –containing vapours

LD50 _{(ORAL, RAT)} : 4,825 mg/kg

LC50 _{(INHAL, RAT)} : 0.67mg/l/4 Hr

LD50 _{(DERMAL, RAT)} : >7,000 mg/kg

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE : Toxic by inhalation of aerosols

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE : Irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory system.

Risk of sensitisation by inhalation or skin contact.

MOBILITY : Low, polymerises in the presence of moisture.

DEGRADABILITY : 62% DOC

BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL

ECOTOXICITY

OZONE EFFECTS

DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT

Subjected to special treatment, dispose of as special waste in conformance with local regulation e.g. in waste incineration plant suitable for materials causing emissions of harmful substances.

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING

Decontaminate with a dilute solution of detergent (1%) and ammonia (3%) for 48 hours. Dispose of as special waste.

SPECIAL EC OR NATIONAL LEGISLATION

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN No : 2290 PACKING GROUP : 2

ROAD (UK) :

RID / ADR : 6.1 hazard information No: 60

IMO : 6.1 packing group 3

ICAO : 6.1 packing group 3

CLASSIFICATION FOR HANDLING

EC No : 223-861-6 INDEX No : 615-008-00-5 EINECS No :

RISK SYMBOL: T

RISK PHRASES :R23, R36/37/38, R42/43, R51/53

SAFETY PHRASES :R26, R28, R38, R45

EC AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION

CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (COSHH) 1988

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DUTY OF CARE) REGULATIONS 1991

CONTROL OF POLLUTION (SPECIAL WASTES) REGULATIONS 1980

RECOMMENDED USES : Production of adhesives with polyols or polyamines.

RECOMMENDED RESTRICTIONS : Not for use by the general public.

FURTHER INFORMATION :

REVISED DATA IS WRITTEN IN ITALICS