MDI and Tdi: Safety, Health and the Environment: A Source Book and Practical Guide

ISBN-13: 9780471958123 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 490 str.

Dennis C. Allport; D. C. Allport; D. S. Gilbert

Opis

MDI and TDI are polymer building blocks used in large quantities and have a variety of applications in industry. As their use often involves large numbers of workers they are also subject to stringent health and safety regulations. This book covers all the important topics concerning MDI and TDI and provides comprehensive coverage on the health and environmental science associated with these.

• First comprehensive discussion of all known health and environmental information relating to MDI and TDI
• Draws upon the insights of academic, regulatory and industrial experts
• Written with the knowledge and perspective of the International Isocyanate Institute
• Highly illustrated volume with colour photogr aphs, spectra, tables and graphs

Addressing their use throughout industry this title presents an essential source of information for occupational physicians, industrial hygiene professionals, polyurethane producers, environmental scientists, chemical analysts and regulators.

Recenzje

“...this book is a superb contribution to the literature.” ( Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 106, 2004)

"....This book covers all the important topics concerning MDI and TDI and provides comprehensive coverage on the health and environmental science associated with these.  (European Occupational Health & Safety Magazine, June 2003)

Spis treści

List of Authors and Affiliations.

A Book of Distinction.

Acknowledgements.

MDI and TDI Usage: Responsible Risk Management (D C Allport, D S Gilbert and S M Outterside).

1 MDI, TDI and the Polyurethane Industry (D C Allport, D S Gilbert and S M Outterside).

2 Handling MDI and TDI (D C Allport, et al.).

3 Health (D C Allport, P Davies, W F Diller, J E Doe, F Floc′h, H D Hoffmann, M Katoh and J P Lyon. Appendices by D I Bernstein).

4 The Environment (R E Bailey, A Gard, K H den Haan, F Heimbach, D Pemberton, H Tadokoro, M Takatsuki and Y Yakabe)

5 Supporting Sciences.

5.1 Chemistry of Manufacture of MDI and TDI (D C Allport, D S Gilbert and B Tury).

5.2 Structures and Nomenclature (D C Allport, D S Gilbert and B Tury).

5.3 Chemical Reactions of MDI and TDI (D C Allport, D S Gilbert, D Pemberton and B Tury).

5.4 Physical and Fire Properties (S M Outterside and D Pemberton).

5.5 Fire Behaviour of MDI and TDI (J F Chapman, B Cope, G Marlair and F Prager).

5.6 Occupational Exposure Limits, Stack Limits and Community Limits (D C Allport, D S Gilbert, S M Outterside and B Tury).

5.7 Sampling and Analysis (K S Brenner, V Dharmarajan and P Maddison).

Index.

Blurb

Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate[MDI] and toluene diisocyanate [TDI] are chemicals produced at a total rate of about four million tonnes per annum. They are reactive intermediates employed in the production of polyurethanes and other polymers which are used in a wide diversity of applications involving many thousands of workers worldwide.

The safe handling of MDI and TDI requires close attention to working practices in their transportation, storage, use and disposal. This book focuses on handling aspects, but also includes reviews of medical and environmental issues. There is detailed information on the properties, occupational and release limits and nomenclature of MDI and TDI, and on their analysis.

Gilbert International Ltd operates the Scientific Office of the International Isocyanate Institute. The Institute is wholly dedicated to safety, health and environmental issues related to MDI and TDI. The role of the editors in the institute has enabled them to draw upon contributions from over 30 international experts.