Isocyanate




Not to be confused with Isocyanide.



The isocyanate functional group


Isocyanate is the functional group with the formula R–N=C=O. Organic compounds that contain an isocyanate group are referred to as isocyanates. An organic compound that with two isocyanate groups is known as a diisocyanate. Diisocyanates are manufactured for the production of polyurethanes, a class of polymers.[1]


Isocyanates should not be confused with cyanate esters and isocyanides, very different families of compounds. The cyanate (cyanate ester) functional group (R–O–C≡N) is arranged differently from the isocyanate group (R–N=C=O). Isocyanides have the connectivity R-N≡C, lacking the oxygen of the cyanate groups.




Contents






  • 1 Structure and bonding


  • 2 Production


  • 3 Reactivity


    • 3.1 With nucleophiles


    • 3.2 Cyclization


    • 3.3 Rearrangement reactions




  • 4 Common isocyanates


    • 4.1 Common applications




  • 5 Health and safety


    • 5.1 Hazards


      • 5.1.1 Toxicity


      • 5.1.2 Flammability




    • 5.2 Hazard controls


    • 5.3 Industrial hygiene


      • 5.3.1 Occupational exposure limits




    • 5.4 Regulation


      • 5.4.1 United States


      • 5.4.2 European Union


      • 5.4.3 International groups






  • 6 See also


  • 7 References


  • 8 External links





Structure and bonding


In terms of bonding, isocyanates are closely related to carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbodiimides (C(NR)2). The C-N=C=O unit that defines isocyanats is a planar and the N=C=O linkage is nearly linear. In phenyl isocyanate, the C=N and C=O distances are respectively 1.195 and 1.173 Å.[2]



Production


Isocyanates are produced from amines by phosgenation, i.e. treating with phosgene:


RNH2 + COCl2 → RNCO + 2 HCl

These reactions proceed via the intermediacy of a carbamoyl chloride (RNHC(O)Cl). Owing to the hazardous nature of phosgene, the production of isocyanates requires special precautions.[1]



Reactivity



With nucleophiles


Isocyanates are electrophiles, and as such they are reactive toward a variety of nucleophiles including alcohols, amines, and even water. Upon treatment with an alcohol, an isocyanate forms a urethane linkage:


ROH + R'NCO → ROC(O)N(H)R' (R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups)

If a di-isocyanate is treated with a compound containing two or more hydroxyl groups, such as a diol or a polyol, polymer chains are formed, which are known as polyurethanes.




Synthesis of polyurethane from a diisocyanate and a diol.


Isocyanates react with water to form carbon dioxide:


RNCO + H2O → RNH2 + CO2

This reaction is exploited in tandem with the production of polyurethane to give polyurethane foams. The carbon dioxide functions as a blowing agent.[3]


Isocyanates also react with amines to give ureas:


R2NH + R'NCO → R2NC(O)N(H)R'

The addition of an isocyanate to a urea gives a biuret:


R2NC(O)N(H)R' + R"NCO → R2NC(O)NR'C(O)NHR"

Reaction between a di-isocyanate and a compound containing two or more amine groups, produces long polymer chains known as polyureas.



Cyclization


Isocyanates also can react with themselves. Aliphatic di-isocyanates can form trimers, which are structurally related to cyanuric acid. Isocyanates participate in Diels-Alder reactions, functioning as dienophiles.



Rearrangement reactions


Isocyanates are common intermediates in the synthesis of primary amines via hydrolysis:




  • Hofmann rearrangement, a reaction in which a primary amide is treated with a strong oxidizer such as sodium hypobromite[4][5][6] or lead tetraacetate[7] to form an isocyanate intermediate.


  • Schmidt reaction, a reaction where a carboxylic acid is treated with ammonia and hydrazoic acid yielding an isocyanate.


  • Curtius rearrangement degradation of an acyl azide to an isocyanate and nitrogen gas.


  • Lossen rearrangement, the conversion of a hydroxamic acid to an isocyanate via the formation of an O-acyl, sulfonyl, or phosphoryl intermediate.



Common isocyanates




Methylene diphenyl 4,4'-diisocyanate (MDI)
Numbering of the ring atoms shown with blue numbers





Isophorone diisocyanate.


The global market for diisocyanates in the year 2000 was 4.4 million tonnes, of which 61.3% was methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 34.1% was toluene diisocyanate (TDI), 3.4% was the total for hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), and 1.2% was the total for various others.[8] A monofunctional isocyanate of industrial significance is methyl isocyanate (MIC), which is used in the manufacture of pesticides.



Common applications


MDI is commonly used in the manufacture of rigid foams and surface coating.[1] Polyurethane foam boards are used in construction for insulation. TDI is commonly used in applications where flexible foams are used such as furniture and bedding. Both MDI and TDI are used in the making of adhesives and sealants due to weather resistant properties. Isocyanates, both MDI and TDI are widely used in as spraying applications of insulation due to the speed and flexibility of applications. Foams can be sprayed into structures and harden in place or retain some flexibility as required by the application.[9] HDI is commonly utilized in high performance surface coating applications including automotive paints.



Health and safety


The risks of isocyanates was brought to the worlds attention with the Bhopal disaster, which caused the death of nearly 4000 people. The releasee of methyl isocyanate (MIC) was the cause of this disaster.


LD50s for isocyanates are typically several hundred milligrams per kilogram.[10] Despite this low acute toxicity, an extremely low short-term exposure limit (STEL) of 0.07 mg/m−3 is the legal limit for all isocyanates (except methyl isocyanate: 0.02 mg/m−3) in the United Kingdom.[11] These limits are set to protect workers from chronic health effects such as occupational asthma, contact dermatitis, or irritation of the respiratory tract.[12]


Since they are used in spraying applications, the properties of their aerosols have attracted attention.[13][14] In the U.S., OSHA conducted a National Emphasis Program on isocyanates starting in 2013 to make employers and workers more aware of the health risks.[15]
Polyurethanes have variable curing times, and the presence of free isocyanates in foams vary accordingly.[16]


Both the US National Toxicology Program (NTP) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have evaluated TDI as a potential human carcinogen and Group 2B "possibly carcinogenic to humans"[17][18]. MDI appears to be relatively safer and is unlikely a human carcinogen.[18] The IARC evaluates MDI as Group 3 "not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity in humans."[19]


All major producers of MDI and TDI are members of the International Isocyanate Institute, which promotes the safe handling of MDI and TDI.



Hazards



Toxicity


Isocyanates can present respiratory hazards as particulates, vapors or aerosols. Autobody shop workers are a very commonly examined population for isocyanate exposure as they are repeatedly exposed when spray painting automobiles[20] and can be exposed when installing truck bed liners.[21][22] Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is slower onset and features chronic inflammation that can be seen on imaging of the lungs. Occupational asthma is a worrisome outcome of respiratory sensitization to isocyanates as it can be acutely fatal.[23] Diagnosis of occupational asthma is generally performed using pulmonary function testing (PFT) and performed by pulmonology or occupational medicine physicians.[24] Occupational asthma is much like asthma in that it causes episodic shortness of breath and wheezing. Both the dose and duration of exposure to isocyanates can lead to respiratory sensitization.[25] Dermal exposures to isocyanates can sensitize an exposed person to respiratory disease.


Dermal exposures can occur via mixing, spraying coatings or applying and spreading coatings manually. Dermal exposures to isocyanates is know to lead to respiratory sensitization.[26] Even when using the right personal protective equipment (PPE), exposures can occur to body areas not completely covered.[27] Isocyanates can also permeate improper PPE, necessitating frequent changes of both disposable gloves and suits if they become over exposed.



Flammability


Methyl isocyanate (MIC) is highly flammable.[28] MDI and TDI are much less flammable.[29] Flammability of materials is a consideration in furniture design.[30] The specific flammability hazard is noted on the safety data sheet (SDS) for specific isocyanates.



Hazard controls


Hierarchy of hazard controls


Elimination and substitution seeks to eliminate a hazard directly from use in industrial processes. Elimination if possible also has the possibility of eliminating the need for other controls. If unable to make an elimination substituting a less hazardous isocyanate may also control hazards. Because of the hazards inherent isocyanates there is ongoing research for suitable replacements.[31] The EPA has sponsored work on finding suitable replacements for isocyanates in polyurethane coatings.[32]


Engineering controls seek to decrease hazards by creating barriers to hazard exposure. Using the Source-Pathway-Receptor model, an engineering control acts on the pathway to mitigate hazards emanating from the source from reaching the receptor. An automated spraying booth with a separate ventilation system would be an example of engineering controls. Appropriate ventilation is a common engineering control when using isocyanates.[13][33]


Administrative controls are policy or training based controls to decrease hazards. A quarterly training session on recognizing symptoms of occupational asthma or proper respirator use would be examples of administrative controls. Administrative controls can be effective in reducing hazards for which personal protective equipment does not exist, for example no eating or smoking in work areas can prevent ingestion of hazardous chemicals. Training is required by OSHA[34]


Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the lowest level of hazard control. For isocyanates commonly used PPE include respirators for inhalation hazards and gloves to minimize absorption of dermal hazards. PPE like respirators are sensitive to fit and require some maintenance periodically. In some autobody paint and clear coat spraying applications exposure limits exceed the protection factor of half mask respirators and a full face mask is required[20][21]. Eye protection is an important component of PPE.[35] Gloves and coveralls are appropriate personal protective equipment for workers.[14][36] Gloves and protective clothing can be effective in reducing dermal exposures but user resistance can arise due to loss of tactile sensation or increased thermal burden. The material and thickness of gloves is an important component of protection.[37][38]



Industrial hygiene


Exposure assessment is the domain of industrial hygienists. An objective of exposure assessment is ensure regulatory compliance with occupational exposure limits (OELs) below. OSHA guidelines provide detailed technical guidance on measuring isocyanates via sampling and analytics procedures tailored to specific chemicals. In the case of MDI, sample is via glass fiber filters at standard air flow rates and liquid chromatography.[39]


Occupational health surveillance is primarily the domain of medical professionals. This can include counseling, respirator fit testing, tracking of biologic exposure via biologic exposure indices (BEI) and PFT results. Biologic monitoring levels for isocyanates exist[40] but may not be commonly used. One example of a monitoring program by the United States Navy relies on pulmonary function testing and screening questionnaires.[41]


The combination of industrial hygiene and medical surveillance can have a significant affect on the incidence of occupational asthma.[42]


Emergency management is a complex process of preparation and should be considered in a setting where a release of bulk chemicals may threaten the well-being of the public. The Bhopal disaster involving release of MIC and resulting in the deaths of thousands of people and affecting hundreds of thousands more. As a result of major industrial incidents like this, public health officials have proposed disaster preparedness programs aimed at assessing hazards, prevention via engineering and coordinated responses.[43] More recently MIC was involved in an explosion at a pesticide manufacturing plant in West Virginia.[44]



Occupational exposure limits


Exposure limits can be expressed as ceiling limits, a maximum value, short term exposure limits (STEL) a 15 minute exposure limit or an 8 hour time weighted average limit (TWA). Below is a sampling, not exhaustive, as less common isocyanates also have specific limits within the United States and in some regions there are limits on total isocyanate which recognizes some of the uncertainty regarding the safety of mixtures of chemicals as compared to pure chemical exposures. For example while there is no OEL for HDI, NIOSH has a REL of 5ppb for a 8 hour TWA and a ceiling limit of 20ppb, consistent with the recommendations for MDI.[45]



















































Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDI)
Organization (Region)
 Standard
 Value
OSHA (USA)
 Ceiling Limit
 20ppb[46]
NIOSH (USA)
 Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) - Ceiling Limit
 20ppb[47]
NIOSH (USA)
 Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) - TWA
 5ppb[47]
ACGIH (USA)
 Threshold limit Value (TLV)
 5ppb[48]
Safe Work (Australia)
 All isocyanates - TWA
 0.02mg/m3[49] (approximately 2.5ppb for comparison)
Safe Work (Australia)
 All isocyanates - STEL
 0.07mg/m3[49] (approximately 10ppb for comparison)
Heath & Safety Executive (UK)
 All isocyanates - TWA
 0.02mg/m3[50]
Heath & Safety Executive (UK)
 All isocyanates - STEL
 0.07mg/m3[50]






























Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI)
Organization (Region)
 Standard
 Value
OSHA (USA)
 Ceiling Limit
 20ppb[51]
NIOSH (USA)
 Recommended Exposure Limit (REL)
 [none][52]
ACGIH (USA)
 Threshold limit Value (TLV)
 5ppb[48]
ACGIH (USA)
 Ceiling Limit
 20ppb[48]


Regulation



United States


The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the regulatory body covering worker safety. OSHA puts forth permissible exposure limit (PEL) 20 ppb for MDI and detailed technical guidance on exposure assessment.[41]


The National Institutes of Health (NIOSH) is the agency responsible for providing the research and recommendations regarding workplace safety while OSHA is more of an enforcement body. NIOSH is responsible for producing the science which can result in recommended exposure limits (REL) which can be lower than the PEL. OSHA is tasked with enforcement and defending the enforceable limits (PELs). In 1992 when OSHA reduced the PEL for TDI to the NIOSH REL, the PEL reduction was challenged in court and the reduction reversed.[53]


The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also involved in the regulation of isocyanates with regard to the environment and also non-worker persons that might be exposed.[54]


The American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) is an non-government organization that publishes guidance known as Threshold Limit Values (TLV)[53] for chemicals based research as constant work exposure level without ill-effect. The TLV is not an OSHA enforceable value unless the PEL is the same.



European Union


The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) provides regulatory oversight of chemicals used within the European Union.[55] ECHA has been implementing policy aimed at limiting worker exposure through elimination via lower allowable concentrations in products and mandatory worker training, an administrative control.[56] Within the European Union many nations set their own occupational exposure limits for isocyanates.



International groups


The United Nations via the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), collaborate on the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) to publish summary documents on chemicals. The IPCS published one such document in 2000 summarizing the status of scientific knowledge on MDI.[57]


The IARC evaluates the hazard data on chemicals and assigns a rating on the risk of carcinogenesis. In the case of TDI the final evaluation is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).[58] For MDI the final evaluation is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).[59]


The International Isocyanate Institute is an international industry consortium that seeks promote the safe utilization of isocyanates by promulgating best practices. [60]



See also


  • Isothiocyanate


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External links




  • NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Isocyanates, from the website of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)


  • Health and Safety Executive, website of the UK Health and Safety Executive, useful search terms on this site — isocyanates, MVR, asthma


  • [1] International Isocyanate Institute

  • http://www.actsafe.ca/wp-content/uploads/resources/pdf/Isocyanates.pdf

  • Isocyanates – Measurement Methodology, Exposure and Effects Isocyanates in Working Life Workshop Article (1999)

  • Health and Safety Executive, Guidance Note (EH16) Isocyanates: Toxic Hazards and Precautions (1984)

  • The Society of the Plastics Industry – Technical Bulletin AX119 MDI-Based Polyurethane

  • Foam Systems: Guidelines for Safe Handling and Disposal (1993)


  • An occupational hygiene assessment of the use and control of isocyanates in the UK by Hilary A Cowie et al. HSE Research Report RR311/2005. Prepared by the Institute of Occupational Medicine for the Health and Safety Executive









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