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Safety Aspects of Handling Isocyanates in Urethane Foam Production

This resource is on the IChemE website: SAFETY ASPECTS OF HANDLING ISOCYANATES IN URETHANE FOAM PRODUCTION By E. CORBETT, A.R.I.C*   SUMMARY The handling and storage of the group of chemicals known as polyisocyanates are discussed, together with the questions …

HSE Textile dust

The following is taken from http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dust.htm Dust Why dust is a problem Dust can cause explosions[1]. Textile process dusts, in particular wool and cotton, can also cause byssinosis (cotton dust), occupational asthma and respiratory irritation – see more information below …