LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 4300 MG/KG XYLENE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HDI POLYSOCYANATE: MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION. INHALED, MAY AFFECT THE
BRAIN/NERVOUS SYSTEM, DIZZINESS/HEADACHE/NAUSEA/NOSE/THROAT & LUNG
IRRITATION. CONTACT: EYE/SKIN IRRITATIO N. ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
REPEATED & PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS CAUSES PERMANENT
BRAIN/NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HDI POLYSOCYANATE: MAY CAUSE PERMANENT ALLERGIC
RESPIRATORY REACTION. INHALED, MAY AFFECT THE BRAIN/NERVOUS
SYSTEM/DIZZINESS/HEADACHE/NAUSEA/NOSE/THROAT & LUNG IRRITATION.
CONTACT: SKIN/EYES IRRITATIO N. ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. REPEATED &
PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS CAUSES PERMANENT BRAIN/NERVOUS
SYSTEM DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WHO ARE SENSITIZED TO
ISOCYANATES/OTHER CHEMICALS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT. USE CPR IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING.
OBTAIN ME DICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:91F
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:7.6
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CO2, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL. USE
NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING UNIT & BODY PROTECTION.
COOL SURROUNDING CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE >AIR & WILL ACCUMULATE & FORM
EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATIONS W/AIR. VAPORS TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES & WILL
FLASHBACK.
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. EQUIPMENT MUST BE
GROUNDED TO PREVENT SPARKING. EVACUATE AREA. WEAR PERSONAL
PROTECTION CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN & SOAK UP RESIDUAL W/AN
ABSORBENT. TAKE UP ABSORBENT & SEAL TIGHTLY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN
FLAME & STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE IN
COOL, DRY PLACE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:IF POURING/TRANSFERRING MATERIALS, GROUND ALL
CONTAINERS & TOOLS. DON'T WELD, HEAT, CUT/DRILL ON FULL/EMPTY
CONTAINERS.
Respiratory Protection:USE ONLY W/VENTILATION TO KEEP LEVELS BELOW
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES. TEST & MONITOR EXPOSURE LEVELS. IF UNABLE TO
MONITOR, USE MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF WHEN REQUIRED TO KEEP BELOW HEALTH EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES & LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (LEL).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING/USING TOILET
FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE OF A HAND CLEANER IS RECOMMENDED. CHECK SHOES CAREFULLY AFTER
SOAKING BEFORE REUSE. LEATHER SHOES CAN ABSORB & PASS THROUGH
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID UN 1263.
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