A class of chemicals known as isocyanates are widely used to make plastic foams - the kind that go into everything from chair seats and carpet backing to take-out food containers. ❋ Unknown (2009)
For example, transferring hard to seal liquids such as isocyanates, sodium hydroxide, adhesives and epoxy resins, as well as hazardous, reactive liquids such as volatile organic chemicals, LPG and ammonia. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Highly explosive, isocyanates have been involved in numerous fatal accidents, including the 1984 disaster in Bhopal, India and a 2008 explosion at a Bayer CropScience plant in West Virginia. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Spray on foam roofing releases into the air some of the most dangerous and deadly chemicals manufactured - isocyanates. ❋ Chuck Lawton (2009)
Incineration of TPU also releases hazardous chemicals including isocyanates and hydrogen cyanide. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Green PolyurethaneTM also provides the first sound solution to the environmental and health hazards associated with isocyanates in polyurethane.
Furthermore, strict and costly health & safety measures have to be implemented in the manufacture and application of conventional polyurethane due to the toxicity of isocyanates.
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Utilizing Dow's state of the art product technologies and Saudi Aramco's project management and execution capabilities, the manufacturing units will produce a wide range of performance products such as Polyurethanes isocyanates, polyether polyols, Propylene Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Elastomers, Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Low Density Polyethylene, Glycol Ethers and Amines.
This is why regulatory bodies around the world are now looking toward phasing out the use of isocyanates.
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Even worse, the manufacture of conventional polyurethanes involves highly toxic components such as isocyanates, which can cause irritation of skin and mucous membranes, chest tightness, difficult breathing, upset stomach, fevers and prolonged exposure has been known to cause severe asthma and even death.
A report by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the use of two-pack paints containing isocyanates has identified that, while practices have improved greatly in recent years, there are still a number of areas of concern. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Synthesis of carbamic acids and their derivatives, isocyanates and ureas ❋ Unknown (2010)
Filling the need for an up-to-date handbook, this ready reference closely investigates the use of CO2 for ureas, enzymes, carbamates, and isocyanates, as well as its use as a solvent, in electrochemistry, biomass utilization and much more. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Producer plant outages and strong demand for derivatives -- especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), and isocyanates -- are two reasons for tightening chlorine supplies. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Illustrations of respiratory allergies are those to cigarette smoke, airborne dirt and dust, and also the chemicals utilized in manufacturing processes such as acid anhydrides, sulfur dioxide plus isocyanates. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Never spray outside a spray booth or room Know clearance times Sprayers should always wear air-fed breathing apparatus, and Anyone exposed to isocyanates must have regular health surveillance. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Visits to 30 motor vehicle repair bodyshops and telephone surveys with 500 bodyshops found some sprayers and managers remain unaware of the link between breathing in isocyanates contained within the invisible spray mist, and developing occupational asthma. ❋ Unknown (2010)
This, combined with the finding that many sprayers are still unaware of the dangers of invisible spray mist puts workers at risk of re-entering booths too soon, making them more vulnerable to breathing in isocyanates. ❋ Unknown (2010)
