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10. Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the standards for unloading bulk MDI from truck or rail? The operation of unloading (or loading) any tank truck, iso tank container, tank car, or small container of MDI is potentially hazardous. Unloading facilities must be designed and located gi...
11. References
Equipment Guidelines for Diisocyanate Storage Tanks This Technical Bulletin is intended to provide guidelines for describing various equipment options for storagetank systems intended for diisocyanate product service. The bulletin includes a reference table o...
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24.05.12 - Guidelines for Isocyante Storage Tanks.pdf
System Requirement
Product MMDI PMDI TDI 1. Impervious Spill Containment T T T 2. Material of Construction Unlined Carbon Steel S T T Lined Carbon Steel S S S Stainless Steel S S S 3. Tanks: General Above ...
Equipment Guidelines: Descriptions
1. Impervious Spill Containment Capacity and construction details of the containment area for a storage tank vary according to state and local building codes, but, generally, tanks are installed in areas intended to provide an impervious surface and a defined...
Foreward
This guidance document is designed specifically for medical personnel to provide current information about the potentialhealth effects from diisocyanate (1) exposure, and to provide guidance to assist with medical diagnosis and management. The discussion focus...
Potential Health Hazards
RESPIRATORY EFFECTS The predominant health effect of MDI and TDI is on the respiratory tract. Both chemicals have been shown to be portal-of-entry toxicants. INHALATION OF VAPORS AND MISTS MDI: At room temperature, MDI has a relatively low vapor pressure i...
Ways to Address Potential Health Effects
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Irritation and sensitization are the primary hazards associated with dermal and inhalation exposures to diisocyanates. Exposure limits have been established by various regulatory agencies regarding allowable airborne concentrations of diis...
Medical Management
FIRST AID FOLLOWING OVEREXPOSURE Remove individuals affected by overexposure to diisocyanates from the source of exposure. Remove contaminated clothing and place in a plastic bag for decontamination or safe destruction later. Administer first aid immediately....
References and Additional Information
Adams, W.G., 1975. Long-term effects on the health of men engaged in the manufacture of tolylene di-isocyanate. Brit J Ind Med., 32, 72-78. AGS, 2006. Begründung zu 4-Methyl-m-phenylendiisocyanat in TRGS 900. Ausschuss für Gefahrstoffe, Bundesanstalt für Arbe...