MDI Safety Data Sheet


 
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Based on Directive 91/155/EEC of the Commission of
the European Communities
MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as Propellant
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
 1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:
 Synonyms : MDI with tetrafluoroethane as a propellant
 A COMPONENT
CAS no. : N.A.
EEC index no. : N.A.  NFPA code : N.D.
EINECS no. : N.A. Molecular weight : N.A.
RTECS no. : N.A. Formula : N.A.
1.2 Company/undertaking identification:
GASCO
Division of MEBROM nv
Assenedestraat 4
9940 ERTVELDE-RIEME
BELGIUM
Phone : +32 9 341 97 77 Fax : +32 9 341 97 70
1.3 Telephone number for emergency:
See 1.2
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Hazardous ingredients CAS no. Conc Hazard Risks
  in % class. (R-phrases)
4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI) 000101-68-8 40/70 Xn 20-36/37/38-42/43
4,4’-MDI homopolymer 009016-87-9 40/70 Xn 20-36/37/38-42/43
tetrafluoroethane 000811-97-2 2/10 - -
3. Hazards identification
- Harmful by inhalation
- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
- May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact
4. First aid measures
4.1 Eye contact:
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes
- Do not apply neutralizing agents
- Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists
4.2 Skin contact:
- Wash immediately with lots of water and soap for 15 minutes
- Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists
4.3 After inhalation:
- Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration
- Remove the victim into fresh air
- Consult medical service if breathing problems develop
4.4 After ingestion:
- Immediately give lots of water to drink
- Never give water to an unconscious person
- Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell
- Do not allow vomiting

 
MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as propellant
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:
- For surrounding fires: all extinguishing media allowed
5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media:
- No data available
5.3 Special exposure hazards:
- On burning : release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours
(ammonia, nitrous vapours, hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen chloride and small
quantities of hydrogen cyanide)
- Heat may cause pressure rise with explosion of gas cylinders
5.4 Instructions:
- Cool gas cylinders with water spray/remove them into safety
- Dilute toxic gases with water spray
- Do not move the load if exposed to heat
5.5 Special protective equipment for firefighters:
- Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus
- Heat/fire exposure: gas-tight suit
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal protection: see 8.3
6.2 Environmental precautions:
- Plug the leak, cut off the supply
- Dam up the liquid spill
6.3 Clean-up:
- Take up liquid spill into adsorbent material, e.g.: saw dust or vermiculite
- Scoop adsorbed substance into closing containers
- Wash clothing and equipment after handling
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Handling:
- Observe very strict hygiene - avoid contact
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately
- Clean contaminated clothing
7.2 Storage:
- Ventilation at floor level
- No naked flames
- Keep away from: heat sources, acids, bases, alcohols
Storage temperature: 25 °C
7.3 Materials for packaging:
- suitable : metal
- to avoid : no data available

 
MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as propellant
8. Exposure controls/Personal protection
8.1 Recommended engineering controls:
- Measure the concentration in the air regularly
- Work under local exhaust/ventilation
8.2 Exposure limits:
4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI):
TLV value : 0.005 ppm 0.051 mg/m3
8.3 Personal protection:
eye protection:
- Face shield
skin protection:
- Gloves
- Protective clothing
materials for protective clothing:
- No data available
respiratory protection:
- In case of insufficient ventilation, wear respiratory equipment
9. Physical and chemical properties
 9.1 Appearance (at 20°C)   : Liquid, under gas pressure
9.2 Odour  : Mild
9.3 Colour  : Dark brown
9.4 pH value  : N.D.
 9.5 Boiling point/boiling range : N.D.   °C
 9.6 Melting point/melting range : N.D.   °C
9.7 Flashpoint  : > 199  °C
 9.8 Auto-ignition point : N.D.   °C
 9.9 Explosion limits : N.D.   vol%
 9.10 Vapour pressure (at 20°C) : 3510  hPa
 9.11 Relative density (at 20°C) : 1.23
 9.12 Water solubility : N.D.   g/100 ml
9.13 Soluble in  : N.D.
 9.14 Relative vapour density : N.D.
 9.15 Saturation concentration : N.D.   g/m3
9.16 Viscosity  : N.D.   Pa.s
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Stability:
- Unstable on exposure to moisture
10.2 Reactivity:
- On burning : release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours
(ammonia, nitrous vapours, hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen chloride and small
quantities of hydrogen cyanide)
- Reacts slowly with water (moisture)
- Reacts violently on exposure to temperature rise with (some) acids/bases

 
MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as propellant
11. Toxicological information
11.1 Acute toxicity:
4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI):
LD50 oral rat : 9200 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : > 10000 mg/kg
LC50 inhalation rat : N.D.  mg/l/4 h
4,4’-MDI homopolymer
LD50 oral rat : > 10000 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : > 5000 mg/kg
LC50 inhalation rat : N.D.  mg/l/4 h
11.2 Chronic toxicity:
EEC carc. cat.: not listed
EEC muta. cat.: not listed
EEC repr. cat.: not listed
Carcinogenicity (TLV): not listed
IARC classification: not listed
11.3 Routes of exposure: swallowed, inhalation, eyes and skin
11.4 Acute effects/symptoms:
- Harmful by inhalation
- Large spills/in enclosed spaces: risk of oxygen deficiency
- Tingling/irritation of the skin
- Respiratory difficulties
- Irritation of the respiratory tract/coughing
- Irritation/redness of the eye tissue
- Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes
11.5 Chronic effects:
- May cause sensitization by skin contact
- May cause sensitization by inhalation
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
- Skin rash/inflammation
- Possible inflammation of the respiratory tract
12. Ecological information
12.1 Biodegradation:
- soil: T ½ : N.D.  days
 BOD5 : N.D.  g O2/g substance
 COD : N.D.  g O2/g substance
- water:  - Not readily biodegradable
 -
12.2 Bioaccumulation:  - log Pow : N.D.
  - BCF : N.D.
  - Not bioaccumulative
12.3 Aquatic toxicity:
 4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI):
- LC50 (24 h) :   >=500 mg/l (BRACHYDANIO RERIO)
- EC50 :  >100 mg/l (DAPHNIA MAGNA)
12.4 Other information:
  - WGK: 1 (4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate (MDI))
- Effect on the ozone layer   : N.D.
- Waste water purification   : N.D.
13. Waste disposal considerations
- Hazardous waste (91/689/EEC)
- Remove to an authorized waste treatment plant

 
 
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14. Transport information
20
1956
14.1 Substance identification number (UN number): 1956, Handifoam,
14.2 Transport by road/rail (ADR/RID): class 2, 1 A
Danger code: 20
14.3 Maritime transport (IMDG code): class 2.2 p. 2124
EMS : 2-04
MFAG : 620
Marine pollutant :
14.4 Inland navigation (ADNR): class 2, 1 A
14.5 Air freight (ICAO): class 2.2
Instruction “passenger”: 200
Instruction “cargo”: 200
14.6 Other information:
UN 1956 Compressed gas, n.o.s.(contains MDI and tetrafluoroethane), 2.2
15. Regulatory information
Labelling in accordance with EC directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC
Xn
contains:  4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI), 4,4’-MDI homopolymer
 and tetrafluoroethane
R20 : Harmful by inhalation
R36/37/38 : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R42/43  : May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact
S23 : Do not breathe vapours
S36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing
S38  : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear respiratory
equipment
S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible.
16. Other information
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief
at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered
as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material
designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in
any process, unless specified in the text.
N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE
N.D. = NOT DETERMINED
MSDS Established : 27-03-2002
Reference number : Mebrom 270302