Re: Isocyanates: Dangerous Chemicals
From: Uncle Al (UncleAl0_at_hate.spam.net)
Date: 03/29/05
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Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:38:51 -0800
calkinsdelforge@yahoo.com wrote:
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> I have been noticing many health alerts regarding the spray-on truck
> bed liner industry and how their chemicals can cause severe asthma and
> death. My husband works in this type of environmet and I am very
> concerned. Can anyone offer information about this?
Isocyanates are tremendously reactive toward proteins. They are
acutely and chronically toxic by all routes of exposure. Bhopal was
methyl isocyanate. Crosslinking isocyanates in resins are nastier.
Allergic reactions by autoimmune response to altered proteins
(especially lungs) are common.
Industrial hygiene is required. Presence in a contaminated area
demands impermeable over-clothing cleaned after shift and a forced air
breathing mask. Do not expose skin to the vapor or mist, much less
breathe it in. Showering immediately after shift is a good idea.
Cartridge gas masks are only as good as the cartridges - which get
exhausted.
Absolutely keep it off you. No biggie.
-- Uncle Al http://www.mazepath.com/uncleal/ (Toxic URL! Unsafe for children and most mammals) http://www.mazepath.com/uncleal/qz.pdf
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