Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
101-68-8
Name of the chemical
4,4’-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
Concentration
50-60
General Information
Revision date
2011-01-08
Product name
VORITE 3020
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
101-68-8
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Company Information
company name
Vertellus Performance Materials
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msds@vertellus.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Not required
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
HMIS® ratings
3 1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Not required Hazard Precautions Not classified as hazardous under this directive
Prevention
Precautions
Storage
Precautions Not required.
Disposal
Precautions Not required. Single Exposure Target Organs: Not applicable Repeated Exposure Target Organs: Not applicable (According to Directive 67/548/EEC)
Hazard pictograms
Not classified as hazardous under this directive.
Hazard statements
Not classified as hazardous under this directive.
Precautionary statements
Not classified as hazardous under this directive.
2.3 Other hazards
Signs and Symptoms of Potential Overexposure: May cause skin irritation. Allergic reactions are possible. Causes skin irritation. Can cause eye irritation, including redness and tearing. This product can cause prolonged vision impairment, tears, swelling and redness. May cause abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. Persons with pre-existing skin or respiratory conditions (i.e., bronchitis, asthma, emphysema) may be at increased risk from exposure to this material. Persons who have been previously sensitized to diisocyanates may react to levels well below exposure limits. Tightness of the chest Wheezing Coughing Additional effects may include nausea, vomiting, loss of voice, chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, low blood pressure, head ache and lung congestion. Irritation may be delayed for several hours. May cause delayed lung damage
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin contact and absorption, eye contact, ingestion, inhalation.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Causes respiratory tract irritation Severely irritating to mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Respiratory disease including asthma and bronchitis Bronchospasms Pulmonary edema (fluid build-up in the lungs) Can cause severe irritation. Eye contact may result in corneal injury. Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked redness and swelling of the conjunctiva. Temporary vision impairment (cloudy or blurred vision) is possible. Irritation may be delayed for several hours. Persons with pre-existing skin or respiratory conditions (i.e., bronchitis, asthma, emphysema) may be at increased risk from exposure to this material. Persons who have been previously sensitized to diisocyanates may react to levels well below exposure limits.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) Not classified as hazardous under this directive. Signal Word: Not required. Hazard Precautions: Not classified as hazardous under this directive.