Safety data sheet
LUPRANATE* MP102 ISOCYANATE
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1. Substance/preparation and company identification
Company 24 Hour Emergency Response Information
BASF CORPORATION CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
100 Campus Drive BASF HOTLINE: (800) 832-HELP
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Chemical family: aromatic isocyanates
Synonyms: DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATE PREPOLYMER
2. Composition/information on ingredients
CAS Number Content (W/W) Chemical name
101-68-8 49.0 % Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (MDI)
< 55.0 % Isocyanate Prepolymer
26447-40-5 < 5.0 % MDI Mixed Isomers
3. Hazard identification
Emergency overview
CAUTION: CONTAINS DIPHENYLMETHANE DIISOCYANATE (CAS No. 101-68-8). INHALATION OF MDI
MISTS OR VAPORS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, BREATHLESSNESS, CHEST
DISCOMFORT AND REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION. OVEREXPOSURE WELL ABOVE THE PEL
MAY RESULT IN BRONCHITIS, BRONCHIAL SPASMS AND PULMONARY EDEMA. LONG-TERM
EXPOSURE TO ISOCYANATES HAS BEEN HAS BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE,
INCLUDING REDUCED LUNG FUNCTION WHICH MAY BE PERMANENT. ACUTE OR CHRONIC
OVEREXPOSURE TO ISOCYANATES MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION IN SOME INDIVIDUALS,
RESULTING IN ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTIONS INCLUDING WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
Potential health effects
Primary routes of exposure
Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for
gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquified gases.
Acute toxicity:
Information on: MDI
Inhalation of MDI vapors may cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose, throat or
trachea, breathlessness, chest discomfort, difficult breathing and reduced pulmonary function.
Air-borne overexposure well above the PEL may result additionally in eye irritation, headache,
chemical bronchitis, asthma-like findings or pulmonary edema. Isocyanates have also been reported
to cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms, the onset of
which may bedelayed. Gastrointestinal symptoms include nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Irritation:
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Information on: Diisocyanates
Eye contact with isocyanates may result in conjunctival irritation and mild corneal opacity. Skin
contact may result in dermatitis, either irritative or allergic.
Repeated dose toxicity:
Information on: MDI
Results from a lifetime inhalation study in rats indicate that MDI aerosol was carcinogenic at 6 mg/m3,
the highest dose tested. This is well above the recommended TLV of 5 ppb (0.05 mg/m3). Only
irritation was noted at the lower concentration of 0.2 and 1 mg/m3. No birth defects or teratogenic
effects were reported in a teratology study with rats exposed to 1, 4, and 12 mg/m3 polymeric MDI for
6 hr/day on days 6-15 of gestation. Embryotoxicity and fetotoxicity was reported at the top dose in the
presence of maternal toxicity.
Information on: Isocyanates
As a result of previous repeated overexposures or a single large dose, certain individuals will develop
isocyanate sensitization (chemical asthma) which will cause them to react to a later exposure to
isocyanate at levels well below the PEL/TLV. These symptoms, which include chest tightness,
wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, or asthmatic attack, could be immediate or delayed up to
several hours after exposure. Similar to many non-specific asthmatic responses, there are reports
that once sensitized an individual can experience these symptoms upon exposure to dust, cold air, or
other irritants. This increased lung sensitivity can persist for weeks and in severe cases for several
years. Chronic overexposure to isocyanates has also been reported to cause lung damage, including
a decrease in lung function, which may be permanent. Sensitization may be either temporary or
permanent. Prolonged contact can cause reddening, swelling, rash, scaling, or blistering. In those
who have developed a skin sensitization, these symptoms can develop as a result of contact with
very small amounts of liquid material, or even as a result of vapor-only exposure.
Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure:
Medical supervision of all employees who handle or come into contact with isocyanates is recommended.
The isocyanate component is a respiratory sensitizer. It may cause allergic reaction leading to asthma-like
spasms of the bronchial tubes and difficulty in breathing.
Preemployment and periodic medical examinations with respiratory function tests (FEV, FVC as a minimum)
are suggested.
Persons with history of respiratory disease or hypersensitivity should not be exposed to this product.
Persons with asthmatic conditions, chronic bronchitis, other chronic respiratory diseases, recurrent eczema or
pulmonary sensitization should be excluded from working with isocyanates. Once a person is diagnosed as
having pulmonary sensitization (allergic asthma) to isocyanates, further exposure is not recommended.
An animal study indicated that MDI may induce respiratory hypersensitivity following dermal exposure.
4. First-aid measures
General advice:
Remove contaminated clothing.
If inhaled:
Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. Assist in breathing if necessary.
Immediate medical attention required.
If on skin:
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
If in eyes:
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Immediate
medical attention required.
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If swallowed:
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting or give anything by
mouth if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Immediate medical attention required.
Note to physician
Antidote: Specific antidotes or neutralizers to isocyanates do not exist.
Treatment: Treatment should be supportive and based on the judgement of the physician in
response to the reaction of the patient.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Flash point: approx. 200 掳C (open cup)
Autoignition: No data available.
Suitable extinguishing media:
water, dry extinguishing media, carbon dioxide, foam
Hazards during fire-fighting:
nitrous gases, fumes/smoke, isocyanate, vapour
Protective equipment for fire-fighting:
Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions:
Clear area. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable personal protective clothing and equipment.
Environmental precautions:
Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Cleanup:
Dike spillage.
For small amounts: Absorb isocyanate with suitable absorbent material (see 搂 40 CFR, sections 260, 264 and
265 for further information). Shovel into open container. Do not make container pressure tight. Move container
to a well-ventilated area (outside). Spill area can be decontaminated with the following recommended
decontamination solution: Mixture of 90 % water, 8 % concentrated ammonia, 2 % detergent. Add at a 10 to 1
ratio. Allow to stand for at least 48 hours to allow escape of evolved carbon dioxide.
For large amounts: If temporary control of isocyanate vapor is required, a blanket of protein foam or other
suitable foam (available from most fire departments) may be placed over the spill. Transfer as much liquid as
possible via pump or vacuum device into closed but not sealed containers for disposal.
For residues: The following measures should be taken for final cleanup: Wash down spill area with
decontamination solution. Allow solution to stand for at least 10 minutes.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling
General advice:
Mix thoroughly before use. If bulging of drum occurs, transfer to well ventilated area, puncture to relieve
pressure, open vent and let stand for 48 hours before resealing.
Protection against fire and explosion:
No explosion proofing necessary.
Storage
General advice:
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Outage of containers should be filled with dry inert
gas at atmospheric pressure to avoid reaction with moisture. Formation of CO2 and build up of pressure
possible.
Storage incompatibility:
General: Segregate from bases.
Storage stability:
Storage temperature: 80 - 95 掳F
Protect against moisture.
8. Exposure controls and personal protection
Components with workplace control parameters
Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocya OSHA CLV 0.02 ppm 0.2 mg/m3 ;
nate (MDI) ACGIH TWA value 0.005 ppm ;
Advice on system design:
Provide local exhaust ventilation to maintain recommended P.E.L.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
For situations where the airborne concentrations may exceed the level for which an air purifying respirator is
effective, or where the levels are unknown or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH), use
NIOSH-certified full facepiece pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or a full facepiece
pressure demand supplied-air respirator (SAR) with escape provisions. When atmospheric levels may exceed
the occupational exposure limit (PEL or TLV) NIOSH-certified air-purifying respirators equipped with an
organic vapor sorbent and particulate filter can be used as long as appropriate precautions and change out
schedules are in place.
Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves, Suitable materials, chloroprene rubber (Neoprene), chlorinated
polyethylene, polyvinylchloride (Pylox), butyl rubber, fluoroelastomer (Viton), nitrile rubber (Buna N)
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles). Wear face shield if splashing hazard exists.
Body protection:
Suitable materials, saran-coated material
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General safety and hygiene measures:
Wear protective clothing as necessary to prevent contact. Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be
easily accessible. Observe the appropriate PEL value. Wash soiled clothing immediately. Contaminated
equipment or clothing should be cleaned after each use or disposed of.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: liquid
Odour: aromatic, faint odour
Colour: colourless
pH value: No data available.
Bulk density: 10.16 lb/USg
Viscosity, dynamic: 700 mPa.s ( 25 掳C)
10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid moisture.
Substances to avoid:
water, alcohols, strong bases, Substances/products that react with isocyanates.
Hazardous reactions:
The product is chemically stable.
Reacts with water, with formation of carbon dioxide. Risk of bursting. Reacts with alcohols. Reacts with acids.
Reacts with alkalies. Reacts with amines. Risk of exothermic reaction. Risk of violent reaction. Risk of
polymerization. Contact with certain rubbers and plastics can cause brittleness of the substance/product with
subsequent loss in strength.
Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, aromatic
isocyanates, gases/vapours
Thermal decomposition:
No data available.
Corrosion to metals:
No corrosive effect on metal.
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Oral:
LD50/rat: > 10,000 mg/kg
Practically nontoxic.
Inhalation:
LC50/rat: 2.240 mg/l / 1 h
Moderately toxic.
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12. Ecological information
Environmental toxicity
Acute and prolonged toxicity to fish:
static
zebra fish/LC50 (24 h): > 500 mg/l
Practically nontoxic.
Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:
Daphnia magna EC50 (24 h) > 500 mg/l
Practically nontoxic.
13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal of substance:
Incinerate or dispose of in a licensed facility.
Do not discharge substance/product into sewer system.
Container disposal:
Steel drums must be emptied and can be sent to a licensed drum reconditioner for reuse, a scrap metal dealer
or an approved landfill. Refer to 40 CFR 搂 261.7 (residues of hazardous waste in empty containers).
Decontaminate containers prior to disposal. Recommend crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent
unauthorized use of used containers.
14. Transport information
Reference Bill of Lading
15. Regulatory information
Federal Regulations
Registration status:
TSCA, US released / listed
TSCA 12B released / listed
OSHA hazard category: ACGIH TLV established, Highly toxic - inhalation, OSHA PEL established,
Sensitizer, Acute target organ effects reported, Skin and/or eye irritant, Chronic target organ effects reported
CERCLA RQ CAS Number Chemical name
5,000 LBS 101-68-8 Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (MDI)
SARA hazard categories (EPCRA 311/312): Chronic, Acute
SARA 313:
CAS Number Chemical name
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Diisocyanates
State regulations
State RTK
CAS Number Chemical name State RTK
101-68-8 Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (MDI) MA, NJ, PA
16. Other information
HMIS III rating
Health: 2陇 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 1
HMIS uses a numbering scale ranging from 0 to 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means that the substance
possesses essentially no hazard; a rating of four indicates high hazard.
Local contact information
William Robert
1-734-324-5244
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