Methyl isocyanate

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and

Classified (HNOC)

grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Additional information

Not applicable.