Isophorone diisocyanate
Synonyms & Trade Names
IPDI, 3-Isocyanatomethyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexyl-isocyanate, Isophorone diamine diisocyanateExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.005 ppm (0.045 mg/m3) ST 0.02 ppm (0.180 mg/m3) [skin]OSHA PEL
none See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent odor.Molecular Weight
222.3Boiling Point
?Freezing Point
-76°FSolubility
DecomposesVapor Pressure
0.0003 mmHgIonization Potential
?Specific Gravity
1.06Flash Point
311°FUpper Exposive Limit
?Lower Explosive Limit
?Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Water, alcohols, phenols, amines, mercaptans, amides, urethanes, ureas [Note: Reacts with water to form carbon dioxide.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; chest tightness, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), cough, sore throat; bronchitis, wheezing, pulmonary edema; possible resp sensitization, asthmaTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 0.05 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 0.125 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 0.25 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 1 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division