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4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) acts as a monomer in the production of polyurethane. The rigid polyurethane foams are good thermal insulators, which find applications in all freezers and refrigerators, as well as in buildings. It is also used as an industrial strength adhesive, which is available to end consumers as various high-strength bottled glue preparations.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) acts as a monomer in the production of polyurethane. The rigid polyurethane foams are good thermal insulators, which find applications in all freezers and refrigerators, as well as in buildings. It is also used as an industrial strength adhesive, which is available to end consumers as various high-strength bottled glue preparations.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in acetone, benzene and kerosene.
Notes
Incompatible with water, amines, strong bases, alcohols and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 41°C to 44°C |
Density | 1.239 |
Boiling Point | 194°C (5 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 196°C (385°F) |
Odor | Weak, Characteristic |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Beilstein | 797662 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Soluble in acetone,benzene and kerosene. |
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Safety and Handling
- 4,4'-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate)
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4,4-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
RUO – Research Use Only
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