2,6-Tolylene diisocyanate [2,6-Toluene diisocyanate]

CAS 91-08-7 C₉H₆N₂O₂ MW 174.2000 Danger

Corrosion

Skull and Crossbones

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Health Hazard

Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Recommended safety equipment

Personal protective equipment commonly recommended for the hazard classes shown above.

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Hazard Statements

Code	Statement	Hazard Class
`H314`	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage	Skin corrosion/irritation
`H317`	May cause an allergic skin reaction	Sensitization, Skin
`H318`	Causes serious eye damage	Serious eye damage/eye irritation
`H330`	Fatal if inhaled	Acute toxicity, inhalation
`H334`	May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled	Sensitization, respiratory
`H351`	Suspected of causing cancer	Carcinogenicity
`H370`	Causes damage to organs	Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
`H372`	Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure	Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

Code	Statement
`P203`	Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
`P233`	Keep container tightly closed.
`P260`	Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
`P261`	Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
`P264`	Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
`P264+P265`	Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
`P270`	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
`P271`	Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
`P272`	Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
`P280`	Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
`P284`	[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
`P301+P330+P331`	IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
`P302+P352`	IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
`P302+P361+P354`	IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
`P304+P340`	IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
`P305+P354+P338`	IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
`P308+P316`	IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
`P316`	Get emergency medical help immediately.
`P317`	Get emergency medical help.
`P318`	if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
`P319`	Get medical help if you feel unwell.
`P320`	Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
`P321`	Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
`P333+P317`	If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
`P342+P316`	If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergence medical help immediately.
`P362+P364`	Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
`P363`	Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
`P403`	Store in a well-ventilated place.
`P403+P233`	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
`P405`	Store locked up.
`P501`	Dispose of contents/container to ...

Physical Properties

Colorless to pale-yellow solid or liquid with a pungent odor.

Boiling Point	264-271°F
Vapor Pressure	0.5 mmHg at 77°F for 80% 2,4:20%; 2,6 TDI mixture
Specific Gravity	1.2244 at 68°F

Target Organs

Nervous System

CNS depression

Synonyms

2,6-toluene diisocyanate; 2,6-TDI; 2,6-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene; 2,6-diisocyanatotoluene

Data Sources

GHS Classification: PubChem CID 7040

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