Work safely with isocyanates
Swedish
Description
The brochure describes the most commonly used isocyanates and their adverse health effects. It lists sectors and product types in which they are contained and describes common exposure situations in workplaces. In addition, measures to prevent exposures are described, ranging from substitution, via organisational and technical measure to PPE and training.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Prevent Work Environment in collaboration with the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, LO & PTK
Provider name (Original)
Prevent Arbetsmiljö i samverkan Svenskt Näringsliv, LO & PTK
Type of provider
Other type provider
NGO
Tasks covered
Applying Surface Coatings
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Irritants
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description
Isocyanates [MDI (4,4’-metylendifenyldiisocyanate), TDI (toluendiisocyanate), HDI (hexametylendiisocyanate), NDI (naftalendiisocyanate) IPDI (isoforondiisocyanate), ICA (isocyanicacid) och MIC (metylisocyanate)], polyurethane plastic (PUR)
CAS Number
101-68-8
584-84-9
822-06-0
3173-72-6
4098-71-9
624-83-9
9016-87-9
EC number
202-966-0
209-544-5
212-485-8
221-641-4
223-861-6
210-866-3
618-498-9
Prevention measures
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Pupils
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives