Risk associated with the spray application of polyurethane foam
- 1 September 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Aihaj Journal
- Vol. 42 (9) , 663-665
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15298668191420477
Abstract
The use of polyurethane foam in thermal insulation is increasing rapidly. In most cases, the raw products consist of toluene di-isocyanate or diphenyl methane di-isocyanate and a polyol curing agent. We studied the isocyanate exposure of workers applying the foam in confined spaces. Frequent excursions above safe limits were found with levels up to and exceeding 0.08 ppm for personal sampling and 0.148 for area sampling. Since improper devices were worn, this represented a significant risk to health.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Critical evaluation of continuous monitors for toluene diisocyanateAihaj Journal, 1980