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Substance profile

3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'-diyl diisocyanate

3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'-diyl diisocyanate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H12N2O2.

CAS 91-97-4 C16H12N2O2 264.28 g/mol Danger

01 · Identification

What 3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'-diy… is

3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'-diyl diisocyanate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H12N2O2. Its molecular formula is C16H12N2O2 and its molecular weight is 264.28 g/mol.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.

CAS number91-97-4
EC number202-112-7
Index number615-051-00-X
Molecular formulaC16H12N2O2
Molecular weight264.28 g/mol

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordDanger
Hazard statements assigned to 3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'-diy…
CodeHazard statement
H351 Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary statements: P201, P261, P272, P280, P308, P313, P333

This page lists only the codes assigned to 3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'…. The full reference lives on the hazard statements hub, the precautionary statements hub and the GHS pictograms hub.

03 · Handling and storage

Storing and handling 3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'-diy…

Reactivity

Isocyanates and thioisocyanates, such as 3,3'-DIMETHYL-4,4'-DIPHENYLENE DIISOCYANATE, are incompatible with many classes of compounds, reacting exothermically to release toxic gases. Reactions with amines, aldehydes, alcohols, alkali metals, ketones, mercaptans, strong oxidizers, hydrides, phenols, and peroxides can cause vigorous releases of heat. Acids and bases initiate polymerization reactions in these materials. Some isocyanates react with water to form amines and liberate carbon dioxide. Base-catalysed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvents often occur with explosive violence, [Wischmeyer(1969)].

Source: CAMEO Chemicals

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Safety Data Sheet

Getting an SDS for 3,3'-dimethylbiphenyl–4,4'…

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