Chemical Hazards Associated with the Handling of Urethanes: A Literature Search

Abstract

This report presents the findings of a literature search documenting the hazardous materials to which workers may be exposed when handling hot, burning, or abraded polyurethanes. The topic hazardous materials is divided into two areas: (1) Chemical hazards identified in the work atmosphere and traceable to starting materials used in the manufacture of urethanes. An extensive list of chemicals associated with the manufacture of urethanes SUCH MATERIALS AS THE PREPOLYMER (ISOCYANATES), CURE AGENTS (MOCA), catalysts (amines), and solvents (chlorinated hydrocarbons) was compiled for use by abstracting services conducting the search. (2) Chemical hazards identified in the smoke produced when urethanes are thermally decomposed. A list of key words (e.g., health and fire hazard, smoke, and toxic substance--urethanes) was compiled for use by the abstracting services when conducting the literature search. In this report, discussion of hazardous materials consists of quotations, authoritative comments, and citations for specific OSHA/NIOSH regulations. Pertinent references are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1993
Accession Number
ADA265904

Entities

People

  • William W. Mcgee

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Controlled Atmospheres
  • Decomposition
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Dissociation
  • Fires
  • Hygiene
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Test Methods
  • Toxicity

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  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Library and Information Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.