Polyurethane foam

Agent Name
Polyurethane foam
CAS Number
9009-54-5
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Andur; Curene; Etheron; Etheron sponge; Isourethane; Ostamer; Pliogrip; Polyfoam plastic sponge; Polyfoam sponge; Polylurethane; Polyurethane; Polyurethane A; Polyurethane ester foam; Polyurethane ether foam; Polyurethane sponge; Spenkel; Spenlite; Urethane polymers; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polymers
Description
Solid; [Elite Foam MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Widely used foam insulation." [ChemIDplus] Polyurethane refers to a group of similar polymers with applications including furniture, household products, and biological products; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Human inhalation of 12 mg/m3 for 11 weeks causes visual field changes; [RTECS] Dust may cause mechanical irritation; [Elite Foam MSDS] See "DIISOCYANATES."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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