Tolylene-2,4-Diisocyanate
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Tolylene-2,4-diisocyanate sc-251262 Material Safety Data Sheet Hazard Alert Code Key: EXTREME HIGH MODERATE LOW Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME Tolylene-2,4-diisocyanate STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. NFPA FLAMMABILITY1 HEALTH4 HAZARD INSTABILITY1 SUPPLIER Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. 2145 Delaware Avenue Santa Cruz, California 95060 800.457.3801 or 831.457.3800 EMERGENCY ChemWatch Within the US & Canada: 877-715-9305 Outside the US & Canada: +800 2436 2255 (1-800-CHEMCALL) or call +613 9573 3112 SYNONYMS C9H6N2O2, CH3C6H3(NCO)2, TDI, "toluene diisocyanate", "tolylene diisocyanate", 4-methyl-m-phenylenediisocyanate, "isocyanic acid, methylphenylene ester", "2, 4-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene", "1, 3-diisocyanato-4-methylbenzene", "2, 4-tolylene diisocyanate", di-iso- cyanatoluene, "isocyanic acid, 4-methyl-m-phenylene ester", "Desmodur T80", "Hylene T", "Mondur TD", "Niax TDI", "Rubinate TDI 80/20", NCI-C50533 Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability: 1 Toxicity: 4 Body Contact: 2 Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Reactivity: 1 Moderate=2 High=3 Chronic: 2 Extreme=4 CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS 1 of 11 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW RISK Very toxic by inhalation. May cause SENSITISATION by inhalation and skin contact. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS SWALLOWED ! Accidental ingestion of the material may be seriously damaging to the health of the individual; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 40 gram may be fatal. EYE ! There is evidence that material may produce eye irritation in some persons and produce eye damage 24 hours or more after instillation. Severe inflammation may be expected with pain. ! Irritation of the eyes may produce a heavy secretion of tears (lachrymation). SKIN ! The material may cause moderate inflammation of the skin either following direct contact or after a delay of some time. Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is characterized by redness, swelling and blistering. ! Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result following absorption. ! Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material. ! Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected. INHALED ! The material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's response to such irritation can cause further lung damage. ! The vapor/mist may be highly irritating to the upper respiratory tract and lungs; the response may be severe enough to produce bronchitis and pulmonary edema. Possible neurological symptoms arising from isocyanate exposure include headache, insomnia, euphoria, ataxia, anxiety neurosis, depression and paranoia. ! In addition to producing pulmonary sensitization, toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is active in contracting smooth muscle such as that found in the airway. So-called bronchoconstriction is often mistaken for sensitization and lung function tests, including measurement of forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FCV) may distinguish acute reaction. CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS ! There has been concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations, but there is not enough data to make an assessment. ! Long-term exposure to respiratory irritants may result in disease of the airways involving difficult breathing and related systemic problems. Inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population. Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population. Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems. Persons with a history of asthma or other respiratory problems or are known to be sensitised, should not be engaged in any work involving the handling of isocyanates. [CCTRADE-Bayer, APMF]. With most allergens, removal of the offending agent results in the individual becoming asymptomatic. Toluene diisocyanate (TDI)-induced asthma may continue for months or even years after exposure ceases. This may be due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airway dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound. Evidence of carcinogenic potential of commercial grade TDI in female mice included induction of haemangiomas in the spleen and subcutaneous tissues, hepatocellular adenomas, and haemangiosarcomas in the liver, ovary and peritoneum. Ingestion of commercial grade TDI produced subcutaneous fibromas, pancreatic acinar cell adenomas, mammary gland fibroadenomas and subcutaneous fibromas and fibrosarcomas in female rats. No treatment related tumours were induced in male mice. Isocyanate vapors are irritating to the airways and can cause their inflammation, with wheezing, gasping, severe distress, even loss of consciousness and fluid in the lungs. Nervous system symptoms that may occur include headache, sleep disturbance, euphoria, inco-ordination, anxiety, depression and paranoia. Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS NAME CAS RN % toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 584-84-9 >98 (*) Note: toluene-2,6-diisocyanate can be an impurity; its effects are 2 of 11 similar. Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES SWALLOWED " IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY. " Where Medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than 15 minutes from a hospital or unless instructed otherwise: EYE ! If this product comes in contact with the eyes: " Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. " Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. SKIN ! If skin contact occurs: " Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear " Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). INHALED " If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. " Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN ! The material is a known pulmonary sensitizer. Annual medical surveillance should be conducted including pulmonary history, examination of the heart and lungs, 14 x 17 inch (35 x 47 cm) x-ray and pulmonary function testing (FCV, FEV1). For sub-chronic and chronic exposures to isocyanates: " This material may be a potent pulmonary sensitizer which causes bronchospasm even in patients without prior airway hyperreactivity. " Clinical symptoms of exposure involve mucosal irritation of respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Vapor Pressure (mmHg): 0.098 @ 20 C Upper Explosive Limit (%): 9.5 Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.21 Lower Explosive Limit (%): 0.9 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA " Small quantities of water in contact with hot liquid may react violently with generation of a large volume of rapidly expanding hot sticky semi-solid foam. " Presents additional hazard when fire fighting in a confined space. " Cooling with flooding quantities of water reduces this risk. " Water spray or fog may cause frothing and should be used in large quantities. " Foam. " Dry chemical powder. Water spray or fog may cause frothing and should be used in large quantites. FIRE FIGHTING " Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard. " Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire, consider evacuation by 800 metres in all directions. GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS " Combustible. " Moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Combustion products include: carbon dioxide (CO2), isocyanates, and minor amounts of, hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides (NOx), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material. When heated at high temperatures many isocyanates decompose rapidly generating a vapour which pressurises containers, possibly to the point of rupture. Release of toxic and/or flammable isocyanate vapours may then occur. FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY ! Avoid contamination with oxidizing agents i.e. nitrates, oxidizing acids,chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result. PERSONAL PROTECTION Glasses: Chemical goggles. Gloves: Respirator: Powered Respirator. Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES MINOR SPILLS " Remove all ignition sources. " Clean up all spills immediately. MAJOR SPILLS 3 of 11 " Clear area of personnel and move upwind. " Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard. " Liquid Isocyanates and high isocyanate vapour concentrations will penetrate seals on self contained breathing apparatus - SCBA should be used inside encapsulating suit where this exposure may occur. " Treat isocyanate spills with sufficient amounts of isocyanate decontaminant preparation. " Typically, such a preparation may consist of: sawdust: 20 parts by weight Kieselguhr 40 parts by weight plus a mixture of {ammonia (s.g. 0.880)