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Document ID (ISN)36533
CIS number 81-1933
ISSN - Serial title Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail
Year 1981
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique n°162
Author(s) Morel C., Gendre M., Limasset J.C., Cavigneaux A., Protois J.C.
French National Research and Safety Institute (Institut National de recherche et de sécurité)
Title Methyl isocyanate
Original title Isocyanate de méthyle [in French]
Bibliographic information 3rd quarter 1981, No.104, p.451-454. 11 ref.
Abstract Uses, physical and chemical properties, methods of detection and determination in air, fire hazards (open-cup flashpoint: -7°C), pathology and toxicology (strongly irritant to skin, conjunctival tissue, respiratory tract; U.S. TLV: 0.05mg/m3). French OSH regulations; French and international regulations concerning transport. Recommendations for technical and medical prevention.
Descriptors (primary) France; toxicology; methyl isocyanate
Descriptors (secondary) threshold limit values; fire hazards; transport of materials; first aid; data sheet; legislation; determination in air; replaced; uses; health hazards
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Isocyanates
Cyano compounds