4,4'-methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) (MOCA) Used in polyurethane manufacturing.

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1 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name : Chemical name: Use of substance/preparation: 4,4'-methylenebis(2-chloroaniline) (MOCA) Used in polyurethane manufacturing. Supplier: Chemtura Corporation 199 Benson Road Middlebury, CT USA Emergency telephone number: CHEMTREC (24 hours) , Chemtura Corporation Emergency Response (24 hours) Environmental, Health and Safety Department: Prepared by Product Safety Department (US) (EU) +44 (0) MSDSRequest@chemtura.com 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MODERATELY TOXIC BY SWALLOWING. MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. EXCESSIVE OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE THE FOLLOWING EFFECTS: - METHEMOGLOBINEMIA SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT % BY WEIGHT 4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) CAS# (M)SDS# Page: 1 of 8

2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Swallowing Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg white or gelatin solution. If not available, drink a large quantity of water. Induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention immediately. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist. Skin contact Wash skin with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if discomfort persists. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flash point: 480 F 249 C Flammable limits Lower limit: Upper limit: Autoignition temperature: NFPA CLASSIFICATION Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 1 Special provisions: No data available. Hazardous combustion products Irritating fumes. Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen. Hydrogen cyanide. Hydrogen chloride. o-chloroaniline upon heating. Special fire fighting procedures Do not discharge extinguishing waters into streams, rivers and lakes. Special protective equipment for firefighters Body covering protective clothing, full "turn-out" gear. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Extinguishing media Suitable: Unsuitable: Large fires: - alcohol-type foam or universal-type foams Small fires: - CO2 - dry chemical - water spray - water jets 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Evacuate unnecessary personnel., Avoid all contact with material., Wear suitable protective equipment. (M)SDS# Page: 2 of 8

3 Environmental precautions Prevent from entering sewer system, surface water or soil. Methods for cleaning up Sweep up and collect in a suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Observe government regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING Handling precautions Wear recommended personal protection equipment., Warn personnel about the dangers of the product., Keep container tightly closed., Avoid dispersion of dust to reduce fire and explosion potential. Other precautions Avoid contact with moisture and prolonged exposure to temperatures above 140 F (60 C)., Purge containers with dry nitrogen before resealing., Do not use spot heating devices such as band heaters or torches., Make sure contents are completely liquid and uniform before using., (SEE TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS) STORAGE Storage requirements Store in a cool, dry place. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES Component 4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) USA Country Type OSHA Value 0.02 ppm 0.02 ppm TWA Remark ACGIH 0.01 ppm 0.01 ppm TWA IARC 2A NOHSC TWA mg/m3 PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory protection In the absence of engineering controls sufficient to maintain airborne concentrations below recommended occupational exposure limit values, appropriate respiratory protection should be utilized., The determination of appropriate respiratory protection is best performed, on a case by case basis, taking into consideration the exposure conditions of the particular operation.the respirator manufacturer should be consulted to ensure that the air-purifying cartridges utilized will provide adequate protection for the exposure conditions and period of wear concerned.for emergency conditions where the exposure limit may be greatly exceeded, use an approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Hand protection / protective gloves Chemical resistant protective gloves Eye protection Full face shield. Skin protection Chemical resistant protective clothing. Industrial hygiene measures Before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and water. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Ventilation Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. (M)SDS# Page: 3 of 8

4 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Physical state Color Odor Odor threshold OTHER PROPERTIES Boiling point Pellets Yellow Amine Melting point C F Solidification ph Not applicable Specific gravity (H2O=1) 1.44 Vapor pressure Solubility in water Solubility in organic solvents Partitioning coefficient Insoluble Soluble Flash point 480 F 249 C Method: Open cup Autoignition temperature Upper explosion limits Lower explosion limits Percent volatiles 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable at ambient temperatures. Stability - Conditions to avoid: Excessive temperatures. Decomposition may occur at temperatures: > 200 C Incompatible materials: Ammonia. Strong acids. Finely powdered aluminum and magnesium. Strong alkalies. Hazardous combustion products: Irritating fumes. Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen. Hydrogen cyanide. (M)SDS# Page: 4 of 8

5 Hydrogen chloride. o-chloroaniline upon heating. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION SWALLOWING Chronic effects MOCA was fed to rats for two years at concentrations up to 1000 ppm. An increased incidence of lung adenomas, adenocarcinomas, and liver tumours was noted. MOCA was fed to mice for two years at concentrations up to 0.2%. An increased incidence of vascular tumors and hepatomas was noted. MOCA was fed to dogs for seven years at concentrations up to 6.26 g/kg/day. Effects included elevated blood alkaline phosphatase (AP) levels, and hepatic portal cirrhosis. No increase in tumor incidence was noted. Test results Acute toxicity: Test results Chronic toxicity: MUTAGENICITY Genetic toxicity in vitro: Genetic toxicity in vitro: Genetic toxicity in vitro: LD50 Rat Result: 2,100 mg/kg - Rat Result: 1000 mg/kg Exposure time: 730 d Remark: Animal carcinogen Lung Liver Kidney Test type: Ames bacterial assay Result: Positive Test type: Saccharomyces cerevisiae Result: Negative Test type: Cell Transformation (Balb-c/3T3) Result: Positive Assessment: Ames Salmonella: Positive 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS General: Dispose of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations., Do not discharge to sewers and natural waters. US waste Reportable Quantity:, 10 lbs., In accordance with EPA/RCRA 40 CFR (f) U TRANSPORT INFORMATION (M)SDS# Page: 5 of 8

6 DOT Classification Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (4,4'-Methylene bis-{2- Chloroaniline}) Class: 9 UN ID #: UN3077 Packing group: III Not regulated by ground or rail if shipped or transported in container less than 10 lbs (4.54 kg). IMDG Classification Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. Class: 9 Subsidiary risk: marine pollutant UN ID #: UN 3077 Packing group: III Marpol: MARINE POLLUTANT Technical description (4,4'-Methylene bis-{2-chloroaniline}) ICAO/IATA Classification Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. Class: 9 UN ID #: UN 3077 Packing group: III Technical description (4,4'-Methylene bis-{2-chloroaniline}) Only regulated by air Into, Out of or Within the United States in containers 10 lbs (4.54 kg) or greater. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the National Response Center of release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities (RQ's) in 40CFR Chemical name CAS# Max weight % 4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) >=99.90 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires emergency planning based on Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ's) and release reporting based on Reportable Quantities (RQ's) in 40CFR355 (used for SARA 302 and 304). **** NONE **** Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40CFR372 (for SARA 313). This information must be included in MSDS's that are copied and distributed for this material. Chemical name CAS# Max weight % 4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) >=99.90 Massachusetts Right-To-Know Substance List (MSL)--Hazardous Substances and Extraordinarily Hazardous Substances on the MSL must be identified when present in products. Chemical name CAS# Max weight % 4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) >=99.90 Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Hazardous Substance List--Hazardous Substances and Special Hazardous Substances on the list must be identified when present in products. (M)SDS# Page: 6 of 8

7 Chemical name CAS# Max weight % 4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) >=99.90 New Jersey Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act (Labeling Requirements) Chemical name CAS# New Jersey TS Number 4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) Decanedioic acid, bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) ester Decanedioic acid, methyl 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4piperidinyl ester EPA Hazard Categories (SARA 311, 312): Immediate Health Hazard California Proposition 65 This product contains 4,4-methylenebis(2 chloroaniline) which the State of California has found to cause cancer. CHEMICAL INVENTORY Canada: This product is on the DSL. Europe: The ingredients of this mixture are on the EINECS inventory United States: This product is on the TSCA inventory. Australia: This product is on the AICS inventory. China: This product is on the IECSC Inventory. Japan: This product is on the ENCS inventory. Korea: This product is listed on the Existing Chemicals List (ECL). Philippines: The ingredients of this product are on the PICCS. Food additive No data available. Food contact No data available. Cosmetics No data available. Pharmaceuticals No data available. 16. OTHER INFORMATION HMIS RATING Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 PPI: X STP Standard temperature and pressure W/W Weight/Weight 0 (HMIS) 1 (HMIS) Slight hazard 2 (HMIS) Moderate hazard 3 (HMIS) Serious hazard 4 (HMIS) Severe hazard X (HMIS) Personal protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions Copyright 2008 Chemtura Corporation (M)SDS# Page: 7 of 8

8 THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF QUALIFIED EXPERTS WITHIN CHEMTURA CORPORATION. WE BELIEVE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CURRENT AS OF THE DATE OF THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET. SINCE THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION AND OF THESE OPINIONS AND THE CONDITIONS OF USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT WITHIN THE CONTROL OF CHEMTURA CORPORATION, IT IS THE USER'S OBLIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CONDITIONS OF SAFE USE OF THE PRODUCTS. (M)SDS# Page: 8 of 8