General Information
Revision date
2015-05-29
Product name
Cured Polyurethane
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Polyurethane is an elastomeric material used in various industries
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Company Information
company name
PSI Urethanes, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview Acute: Fumes from hot work on or near polyurethane products can be irritating and lead to coughing. These fumes could contain traces of TDI, MDI, other isocyanates, and/or curatives. Skin or airborne exposure to isocyanates may produce an asthma-like lung. sensitization with shortness of breath, wheezing or cough, which may occur after re-exposure to very low levels. Skin contact with some polyurethane products may result in skin sensitization or an asthma- like lung sensitization. Chronic: Animal studies indicate that chronic inhalation or overexposure of dusts may cause inflammation of the lungs, fibrosis, and airway destruction. Severe Immediate Hazards Dusts from grinding operations may aggravate existing lung disorders when proper protection is not used.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin and Inhalation Lengths of Exposure Single, Repeated, and Lifetime Severity of Effect Severe Target Organs: Lung and Skin Effects/Symptoms See acute and chronic effects in Emergency Overview. Carcinogonity. Cured polyurethane is not listed as a carcinogen. 1
