Isophorone diisocyanate
Agent Name
Isophorone diisocyanate
CAS Number
4098-71-9
Formula
C12-H18-N2-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
IPDI; 3-Isocyanatomethyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexyl-isocyanate; Isophorone diamine diisocyanate; [NIOSH]
Category
Diisocyanates
Description
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used in polyurethane paints, varnishes, and elastomers; [HSDB] Occupational asthma reported in spray painter; [Malo]
Comments
May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] Danger of sensitization of the airways and skin; [MAK] See "DIISOCYANATES."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
0.005 ppm
MAK
0.005 ppm, Ceiling = 0.01 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.0003 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
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Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: