Isocyanate Monitoring
Articles & Whitepapers
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Hazards of Isocyanates (TDI, MDI, HDI) In Resins, Coatings and Paints
Polyurethanes are polymers that are formed by reacting an isocyanate, like TolueneDiIsocyanate (TDI), Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate (MDI) or Hexamethylene Di Isocyanate (HMDI) (also referred to as HDI) and an alcohol. These polymers are used to make foam padding for mattresses and seat cushions, gaskets and seals, adhesives, paints, surface coatings and sealants and synthetic fibers like ...
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Worker Exposure to Isocyanates (TDI, MDI, HDI) Found in Paints, Coatings, Resins and Insulations
The health effects of exposure to isocyanates include asthma, skin rashes/dermatitis, irritation of mucous membranes (eyes, nose and throat) and chemical bronchitis. The most common commercial ...
News
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OH2021 Sustainable Workplace Health Conference. The must-attend event for Occupational Hygiene and Worker Health Protection
The British Occupational Hygiene Society, a Scientific charity and the Chartered Society for worker health protection is hosting its OH2021 Sustainable Workplace Health Conference in Nottingham from Monday 28 June to Thursday 1 July. ...
Equipment & Solutions
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Personal MDI Detection Kit
The IsoSense is a portable, economical sampling kit ideal for measuring vapor and aerosol levels of isocyanate compounds down to 1 ppb. Specially designed for personal exposure evaluations, area surveys, and emergency response.
