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Archived on: Monday, July 11, 2011

Rail Tank Car Receiving Guidelines for MDI and TDI

Bayer MaterialScience has outlined rail tank car receiving guidelines for polymeric MDI and TDI products. These guidelines show where to locate the rail tank car number, product trade name and placard information on the shipping paperwork.

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Archived on: Monday, May 02, 2011

EPA Releases Chemical Action Plans for MDI and TDI

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its

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Archived on: Tuesday, March 15, 2011

REACH Exempts MDA as Intermediate in MDI Production (Polyurethane Products Not Impacted)

European Union (EU) authorities recently announced that MDA, and other chemicals, were added to an authorization list within the framework of the EU regulation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals).

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Archived on: Wednesday, May 19, 2010

EPA Includes Diisocyanates in Chemical Action Plans

As part of a chemicals management program, the EPA has identified diisocyanates along with other substances that may require further regulatory action, including action to label, restrict, or ban specific chemicals or collect data to determine risks.

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Archived on: Thursday, February 04, 2010

ACGIH Keeps TDI and Other Isocyanate Threshold Limit Values Under Study

TDI

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Archived on: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Spray Foam Insulation Safe Handling Guidelines

Bayer MaterialScience has released guidance on worksite precautions to minimize exposure for spray polyurethane foam installers.

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Archived on: Monday, March 16, 2009

Expanded baycareonline.com Product Stewardship Website Online

The expanded BayCare website provides new features and additional guidance on handling our products safely.

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Archived on: Monday, February 23, 2009

ACGIH Still Studying New Threshold Limit Value for Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI)

On February 1, 2009, the ACGIH Board of Directors voted to retain the proposal for a TLV-TWA and TLV-STEL for Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) on the 2009 Notice of Intended Changes (NIC).

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Archived on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Canada Places TDI on Toxic Substances List - Comments Requested

This update is relevant to facilities who produce, use, sell, handle or dispose of Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) or TDI-based products in Canada. Written comments on Health Canada's decision to put TDI on the Toxic Substances List must be submitted by Novemb

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Archived on: Tuesday, April 08, 2008

OSHA Program in USA Targets Hazards of Combustible Dust

OSHA has initiated a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to address the deflagration, other fire, and explosion hazards that may exist at facilities handling combustible dust.

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Archived on: Saturday, March 29, 2008

New Document Available: Exposure Control Guidelines in the Truck Bed Liner Industry

This new guidance document explains the precautions and practices associated with the safe handling of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) in the truck bed lining (TBL) industry.

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Archived on: Friday, March 28, 2008

New Document Available: Model Respiratory Protection Program for Truck Bed Lining (TBL)

A new guidance document is available to assist truck bed lining application facilities in the development of a respiratory protection program.

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Archived on: Thursday, March 20, 2008

Comments on TDI Requested for Draft Screening Assessment/Risk Management Report

The Canadian Government is requesting comments on its draft Screening Assessment/Risk Management Report for TDI

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Archived on: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Spray Polyurethane Foam Chemicals

Spray Polyurethane Foam Chemicals: Protective Measures, Potential Health Effects & Medical Surveillance Recommendations

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Archived on: Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Toluene Diisocyanate Safe Handling Guide Revised

Bayer MaterialScience has updated the company's Toluene Diisocyanate Safe Handling guide.

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