Safety data for toluene-2,6-diisocyanate

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General

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Physical data

^-3

Stability

Reacts violently with water. Reacts very rapidly with compounds containing an active hydrogen, such as amines, alcohols and acids. Polymerizes rapidly in the presence of base. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

This material is an important cause of occupational asthma.

Toxicity data
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
IHL-HMN TCLO 80 ppb.
IHL-MUS LC50 91 mg/m3/4h
ORL-BWD LD50 100 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
R26 R36 R37 R38 R40 R42 R43 R52 R53.

Transport information

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Personal protection

Safety phrases
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
S23 S36 S37 S45 S61.

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