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Document ID (ISN)37120
CIS number 82-412
ISSN - Serial title Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail
Year 1981
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique n°164
Author(s) Morel C., Gendre M., Cavigneaux A., Protois J.C.
French National Research and Safety Institute (Institut national de recherche et de sécurité
Title Hexamethylene-1,6-diisocyanate
Original title 1,6-diisocyanate d'hexaméthylène [in French]
Bibliographic information 4th quarter 1981, No.105, p.633-636. 13 ref.
Abstract Uses, physical and chemical properties, methods of detection and determination in air, fire hazards (low flammability, open-cup flashpoint: 135°C) and extinguishing agents, pathology and toxicology (inflammatory skin reaction, eye irritation, respiratory disorders, NIOSH TLV: 0.035mg/m3). Reference to the French occupational safety and health legislation and French and international transport regulations. Technical and medical recommendations.
Descriptors (primary) paint and varnish industry; toxicology; hexamethylene diisocyanate; France
Descriptors (secondary) threshold limit values; safe working methods; data sheet; determination in air; replaced; legislation
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Chemical industry
Isocyanates
Cyano compounds