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Toluene Diisocyanates

CAS Number

26471-62-5

Synonym

Diisocyanatomethylbenzene; Diisocyanatotoluene; Hylene T; Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate; Methylphenylene isocyanate; Mondur TD; Rubinate TDI; Tolylene diisocyanate; Tolylene isocyanate

Occurrence/Use

Chemical intermediate in production of flexible polyurethane foam, coatings, elastomers, sealants, adhesives used in packaging, insulation, upholstery, shoe soles, and other items

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: 
Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs
Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: 
1.1 E-5
Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 
3.9 E-2
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 
3.9 E-2
Comments/References: 

 

OEHHA 2009. Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for Cancer Potencies. Appendix B. Chemical-specific summaries of the information used to derive unit risk and cancer potency values. Updated 2011.

 

OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: 
Currently listed

Cancer

Listed as causing: 
Cancer
Date of Listing: 
10/01/1989
Basis for Listing: 
Labor Code

Safe Harbor Levels

Cancer
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): 
20 µg/day
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 
1992

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