CLT-962

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WARNING! Emergency Overview Color Colorless to Yellow Form Liquid Odor Mild May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause lung injury. May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Sprayed or heated material harmful if inhaled. Toxic fumes may be released in fire situations. May react with water. Elevated temperatures can cause hazardous polymerization. Material reacts slowly with water, releasing carbon dioxide which can cause pressure buildup and rupture of closed containers. Elevated temperatures accelerate this reaction. Isolate area. Keep upwind of spill. Stay out of low areas. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. May cause slight temporary corneal injury. (Cont. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION) Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation with local redness. Material may stick to skin causing irritation upon removal. May stain skin. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Skin Sensitization: Skin contact may cause an allergic skin reaction. Animal studies have shown that skin contact with isocyanates may play a role in respiratory sensitization. Inhalation: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to low volatility. However, certain operations may generate vapor or mist concentrations sufficient to cause respiratory irritation and other adverse effects. Such operations include those in which the material is heated, sprayed or otherwise mechanically dispersed such as drumming, venting or pumping. Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract(nose and throat) and lungs. May cause pulmonary edema(fluid in the lungs). Effects may be delayed. Decreased lung function has been associated with overexposure to isocyanates. Respiratory Sensitization: May cause allergic respiratory response. MDI concentrations below the exposure guidelines may cause allergic respiratory reactions in individuals already sensitized. Asthma-like symptoms may include coughing, difficult breathing and a feeling of tightness in the chest. Occasionally, breathing difficulties may be life threatening. Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. Observations in animals include: Gastrointestinal irritation.

Aspiration hazard

Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard. Effects of Repeated Exposure: Tissue injury in the upper respiratory tract and lungs has been observed in laboratory animals after repeated excessive exposures to MDI/Polymeric MDI aerosols.

Cancer information

Lung tumors have been observed in laboratory animal exposed to respirable aerosol droplets of MDI/Polymeric MDI (6mg/m3) for their lifetime. Tumors occurred concurrently with respiratory irritation and lung injury. Current exposure guidelines are expected to protest against these effects reported for MDI. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects: In laboratory animals, MDI/Polymeric MDI did not cause birth defects; other fetal effects occurred only at high doses which were toxic to the mother.