SAFETY DATA SHEET
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY*
Product name: MOR-FREE™ 403 A Issue Date: 03/17/2015
Print Date: 03/19/2015
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY* encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire
(M)SDS, as there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the
precautions identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate
methods or actions.
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: MOR-FREE™ 403 A
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses: This product is used in coatings, textiles, binders and adhesives.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY*
Agent for Rohm and Haas Chemicals LLC
100 INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST
PHILADELPHIA PA 19106-2399
UNITED STATES
Customer Information Number: 215-592-3000
[email protected]EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
24-Hour Emergency Contact: 1 800 424 9300
Local Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard classification
This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
29CFR 1910.1200.
Skin irritation - Category 2
Eye irritation - Category 2B
Respiratory sensitisation - Category 1
Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Carcinogenicity - Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 3
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2 - Inhalation
Label elements
Hazard pictograms
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Hazards
Causes skin and eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause damage to organs (Respiratory Tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
no data available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical nature: Solventless polyurethane resin
This product is a mixture.
Component CASRN Concentration
Polyurethane resin Not Hazardous 50.0 - 55.0 %
Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate 26447-40-5 45.0 - 50.0 %
Note
CAS No. 26447-40-5 contains 50% of CAS No. 101-68-8 and 50% of CAS No. 5873-54-1
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. In case of shortness of breath, give oxygen. Immediate medical
attention is required.
Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with soap and
plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Do not take clothing home to be laundered.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists,
consult a specialist.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink
1 or 2 glasses of water. Call a physician immediately. If a person vomits when lying on his back,
place him in the recovery position.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information found
under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and
special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in
Section 11: Toxicology Information.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: Bronchial constriction may develop after extensive exposure to isocyanates,
even in individuals who have not been shown to be previously sensitized.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media: no data available
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products: During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases and/or fumes may
be generated during combustion or decomposition.
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Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses. Closed containers may explode when heated or contents contaminated with water.
Advice for firefighters
Fire Fighting Procedures: Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed
of in accordance with local regulations. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Ventilate the area.
Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. MATERIAL IS A POTENTIAL SENSITIZER.
Environmental precautions: Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. Do
not contaminate surface water.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Ventilate the area. Evacuate personnel
to safe areas. Floor may be slippery; use care to avoid falling. Contain spills immediately with inert
materials (e.g., sand, earth). Transfer liquids and solid diking material to separate suitable containers
for recovery or disposal.
No conditions to be specially mentioned.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For personal protection see
section 8. CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY. Since emptied containers retain
product residue follow all MSDS and label warnings even after container is emptied.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Other data: This material is a potential skin sensitizer. See SECTION 8, Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection, prior to handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Component Regulation Type of listing Value/Notation
Methylenediphenyl Rohm and Haas TWA 0.005 ppm
diisocyanate
Rohm and Haas STEL 0.02 ppm
Exposure controls
Engineering controls: Use local exhaust ventilation with a minimum capture velocity of 100 ft/min.
(0.5 m/sec.) at the point of vapor evolution. Refer to the current edition of Industrial Ventilation: A
Manual of Recommended Practice published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists for information on the design, installation, use, and maintenance of exhaust systems.
Hygiene measures: Keep container closed when not in use. Shower or bathe at the end of working.
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Protective measures: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash
facility and a safety shower.
Individual protection measures
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields Eye protection worn must be
compatible with respiratory protection system employed.
Skin protection
Hand protection: Chemical-resistant gloves should be worn whenever this material is
handled. The glove(s) listed below may provide protection against permeation.
(Gloves of other chemically resistant materials may not provide adequate protection):
4H Glove (Trademark of Safety 4 A/S of Denmark) Butyl-rubber. Gloves should be
removed and replaced immediately if there is any indication of degradation or
chemical breakthrough. Before removing gloves clean them with soap and water.
NOTE: Material is a possible skin sensitizer.
Other protection: Avoid all skin contact. Selection of specific personal protective
equipment such as long sleeves, safety glasses with side shields, face shield, safety
shoes, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task.
Respiratory protection: A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI
Z88.2 requirements or equivalent must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a
respirator’s use. None required if airborne concentrations are maintained below the exposure
limit listed in Exposure Limit Information. Above the exposure limit: Wear a properly fitted
NIOSH approved (or equivalent) self-contained breathing apparatus in the pressure demand
mode, OR full-facepiece, airline respirator in the pressure demand mode with emergency
escape provision.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Physical state liquid
Color amber
Odor Slight odor
Odor Threshold no data available
pH Not applicable
Melting point/range no data available
Freezing point no data available
Boiling point (760 mmHg) no data available
Flash point closed cup > 93.20 °C ( > 199.76 °F) SETAFLASH CLOSED
CUP
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate no data available
= 1)
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Applicable
Lower explosion limit no data available
Upper explosion limit no data available
Vapor Pressure no data available
Relative Vapor Density (air = 1) >1.0000
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Relative Density (water = 1) 1.1000 - 1.2000 at 25.00 °C (77.00 °F)
Water solubility Not Applicable
Partition coefficient: n- no data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature no data available
Decomposition temperature no data available
Dynamic Viscosity 3,000.000 - 5,000.000 mPa.s at 25.00 °C (77.00 °F)
Kinematic Viscosity no data available
Explosive properties no data available
Oxidizing properties no data available
Molecular weight no data available
NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a
specification.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: no data available
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. However, keep away from
moisture, heat or flame.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Hazardous polymerization will also occur if contaminated with
the following: - water (moisture)
Conditions to avoid: None known.
Incompatible materials: Avoid contact with the following: Water Strong acids Strong bases Strong
Oxidizers
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may yield the following: isocyanate
monomers Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological information on this product or its components appear in this section when such data is
available.
Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity
LD50, Rat, >5,000 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity
Product test data not available.
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Acute inhalation toxicity
Product test data not available.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Product test data not available.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Product test data not available.
Sensitization
Product test data not available.
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure)
Product test data not available.
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure)
Product test data not available.
Carcinogenicity
Product test data not available.
Teratogenicity
Product test data not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Product test data not available.
Mutagenicity
Product test data not available.
Aspiration Hazard
Product test data not available.
COMPONENTS INFLUENCING TOXICOLOGY:
Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
Acute dermal toxicity
LD50, Rabbit, > 9,400 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity
LC50, Rat, 1 Hour, Aerosol, 2.24 mg/l
Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged contact may cause moderate skin irritation with local redness.
Repeated contact may cause moderate skin irritation with local redness.
May stain skin.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
May cause moderate eye irritation.
May cause slight temporary corneal injury.
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Sensitization
Skin contact may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Animal studies have shown that skin contact with isocyanates may play a role in respiratory
sensitization.
May cause allergic respiratory reaction.
MDI concentrations below the exposure guidelines may cause allergic respiratory reactions in
individuals already sensitized.
Asthma-like symptoms may include coughing, difficult breathing and a feeling of tightness in
the chest. Occasionally, breathing difficulties may be life threatening.
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure)
May cause respiratory irritation.
Route of Exposure: Inhalation
Target Organs: Respiratory Tract
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure)
Tissue injury in the upper respiratory tract and lungs has been observed in laboratory animals
after repeated excessive exposures to MDI/polymeric MDI aerosols.
Carcinogenicity
Lung tumors have been observed in laboratory animals exposed to respirable aerosol droplets
of MDI/Polymeric MDI (6 mg/m3) for their lifetime. Tumors occurred concurrently with
respiratory irritation and lung injury. Current exposure guidelines are expected to protect
against these effects reported for MDI.
Teratogenicity
Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals at doses toxic to the mother. Did not cause
birth defects in laboratory animals.
Reproductive toxicity
No relevant data found.
Mutagenicity
Genetic toxicity data on MDI are inconclusive. MDI was weakly positive in some in vitro
studies; other in vitro studies were negative. Animal mutagenicity studies were predominantly
negative.
Aspiration Hazard
Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological information on this product or its components appear in this section when such data
is available.
General Information
There is no data available for this product.
Toxicity
Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
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Acute toxicity to fish
The measured ecotoxicity is that of the hydrolyzed product, generally under conditions
maximizing production of soluble species.
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis
(LC50/EC50/EL50/LL50 >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Based on information for a similar material:
LC50, Danio rerio (zebra fish), static test, 96 Hour, > 1,000 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 203 or
Equivalent
Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
Based on information for a similar material:
EC50, Daphnia magna (Water flea), static test, 24 Hour, > 1,000 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline
202 or Equivalent
Acute toxicity to algae/aquatic plants
Based on information for a similar material:
NOEC, Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae), static test, 72 Hour, Growth rate inhibition,
1,640 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 201 or Equivalent
Toxicity to bacteria
Based on information for a similar material:
EC50, activated sludge, static test, 3 Hour, Respiration rates., > 100 mg/l
Toxicity to soil-dwelling organisms
EC50, Eisenia fetida (earthworms), Based on information for a similar material:, 14 d, > 1,000
mg/kg
Toxicity to terrestrial plants
EC50, Avena sativa (oats), Growth inhibition, 1,000 mg/l
EC50, Lactuca sativa (lettuce), Growth inhibition, 1,000 mg/l
Persistence and degradability
Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
Biodegradability: In the aquatic and terrestrial environment, material reacts with water
forming predominantly insoluble polyureas which appear to be stable. In the atmospheric
environment, material is expected to have a short tropospheric half-life, based on calculations
and by analogy with related diisocyanates.
10-day Window: Not applicable
Biodegradation: 0 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 302C or Equivalent
Bioaccumulative potential
Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
Bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3). Reacts with
water. In the aquatic and terrestrial environment, movement is expected to be limited by its
reaction with water forming predominantly insoluble polyureas.
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 92 Cyprinus carpio (Carp) 28 d
Mobility in soil
Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
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In the aquatic and terrestrial environment, movement is expected to be limited by its reaction
with water forming predominantly insoluble polyureas.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods: Incinerate liquid and contaminated solids in accordance with local, state, and
federal regulations. (See 40 CFR 268)
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper shipping name Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid,
n.o.s.(Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI))
UN number UN 3082
Class 9
Packing group III
Reportable Quantity Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI)
Classification for SEA transport (IMO-IMDG):
Not regulated for transport
Transport in bulk Consult IMO regulations before transporting ocean bulk
according to Annex I or II
of MARPOL 73/78 and the
IBC or IGC Code
Classification for AIR transport (IATA/ICAO):
Not regulated for transport
This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational
requirements/information relating to this product. Transportation classifications may vary by container
volume and may be influenced by regional or country variations in regulations. Additional
transportation system information can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service
representative. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws,
regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312
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Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Reactivity Hazard
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313
This product contains a chemical which is listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis concentrations.
The following listed chemicals are present: (Quantity present is found elsewhere on this MSDS.)
Components CASRN
Methylenebis(4-phenyl isocyanate) 101-68-8
Pennsylvania
Any material listed as “Not Hazardous” in the CAS REG NO. column of SECTION 2,
Composition/Information On Ingredients, of this MSDS is a trade secret under the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act.
United States TSCA Inventory (TSCA)
All components of this product are in compliance with the inventory listing requirements of the U.S.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Rating System
HMIS
Physical
Health Flammability
Hazard
2* 1 1
* = Chronic Effects (See Hazards Identification)
Revision
Identification Number: 101105185 / 1001 / Issue Date: 03/17/2015 / Version: 2.0
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
Legend
Rohm and Haas Rohm and Haas OEL’s
STEL Short term exposure limit
TWA Time Weighted Average (TWA):
Information Source and References
This SDS is prepared by Product Regulatory Services and Hazard Communications Groups from
information supplied by internal references within our company.
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY* urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it
carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and
understand the data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The
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information herein is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
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his activities comply with all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here
pertains only to the product as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the
control of the manufacturer, it is the buyer’s/user’s duty to determine the conditions necessary for the
safe use of this product. Due to the proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer-
specific (M)SDSs, we are not and cannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any source other
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