Cyclohexyl Isocyanate, 98%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear colorless to light amber liquid. Flash Point 48 deg C Danger! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause lung damage. May cause liver and kidney damage. Moisture sensitive. Possible sensitizer. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, lungs, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, eyes, skin.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). May cause conjunctivitis, ulceration and turbidity of the cornea. Skin: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Exposure produces central nervous system depression. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. At high concentrations, isocyanates affect mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and may lead to fatal pulmonary edema. Exposure to low and often even unmeasurable isocyanate concentration results in sensitization. May cause systemic effects. May cause burning sensation in the chest. Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Effects may be delayed. May cause lung damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic repiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis.