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ISOCYANATES

CAS:

How can this chemical affect my health?

Acute (Short Term) Effects

Chronic (Long Term) Effects

Allergen/asthmagen, priority orange
Allergen/Asthmagen – Immune system responses that result in respiratory health effects that occur with increased sensitivity to lower and lower exposures over time.

Inherent Hazards

Restricted List, priority blue
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.

How does this chemical impact the environment?

What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?

Information on safer alternatives is currently fairly limited, and not easily accessible or linked to information on chemicals in the workplace. Where we have information on safer alternatives, ChemHAT will display links to existing case studies of safer alternatives for the chemical.

How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?

How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?