Note

The preceding general information is pertinent only to the safe handling and disposal of VORANOL products and is not pertinent to any other products that may be used in urethane or other formulations. Formulators and end-users of urethane end-products are responsible for investigating and judging toxicity, flammability and other hazards that may be associated with the manufacture, applica-tions and end-use of their products.

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VORANOL polyols for adhesives, coatings, elastomers and sealants

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POLYURETHANES
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VORANOL polyols for adhesives, coatings, elastomers and sealants

OH number range Polyether diols 1) VORANOL* VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL P 400 P 1010 1010L P 2000 2000L EP 1900 EP 2001 250-270 106-114 106-114 53-58 53-58 26-29 54-59 400 1000 1000 2000 2000 3800 2000 70 145 145 320 320 870 325 1.007 1.004 1.004 1.002 1.002 1.025 1.005 7.0-9.0 6.5-8.0 4.5-5.5 4.5-5.5 6.0-7.5 4.5-5.5 6.0-7.5 0.08 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.1 0.08 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 Polypropylene glycol for elastomers, coatings, adhesives and sealants Polypropylene glycol for prepolymers, elastomers, coatings, adhesives and sealants Polypropylene glycol for prepolymers and flexible packaging adhesives - low odour Polypropylene glycol for prepolymers, elastomers, coatings, adhesives and sealants Polypropylene glycol for prepolymers and flexible packaging adhesives - low odour Reactive diol for high performance elastomers, footwear and automotive applications Reactive diol for high performance coatings, elastomers and sealants
2)

Average molecular weight

Viscosity at 25C/mPa.s

Specific gravity at 25C

pH 3)

pH 4)

Water % max.

K + Na ppm max.
5)

Applications

Polyether triols 1) VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL CP 260 CP 300 CP 450 CP 755 CP 1055 CP 3055 CP 3355 CP 4055 CP 4655 CP 4755 CP 6055 647-676 550-580 370-396 220-255 152-160 54.5-58.5 45-50 39-42 33-37 32-37 26-29 255 300 450 700 1000 3000 3500 4000 4800 4800 6000 920 700 345 250 250 480 550 720 850 850 1170 1.090 1.080 1.050 1.035 1.020 1.007 1.020 1.010 1.022 1.024 1.022 8.0-9.8 6.0-8.0 8.0-9.5 6.0-8.5 6.0-8.0 6.0-8.5 4.5-6.5 4.5-6.5 6.5-9.5 7.0-9.5 4.5-5.5 0.1 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.04 0.06 0.05 0.05 50 50 10 10 10 100 5 5 5 5 5 Low molecular weight triol for rigid castings encapsulation, coatings and adhesives Low molecular weight triol for coatings and adhesives Low molecular weight triol for rigid castings encapsulation, coatings and adhesives - general purpose Medium molecular weight triol for rigid encapsulation and packaging applications One component adhesives, coatings and sealants for the construction industry Storage stable prepolymers for either one or two component coatings, adhesives and sealants Storage stable prepolymers for either one or two component coatings, adhesives and sealants Low reactive triol for flexible adhesives and sealants, storage stable prepolymers Elastomers, flexible adhesives and sealants Elastomers, flexible adhesives and sealants, storage stable prepolymers High performance elastomers and coatings

Speciality polyols 1) VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL VORANOL

*

RH 360 RN 490 RA 640 RA 800

1)

345-375 475-510 615-665 780-820

700 490 350 280

2)

3000 6000 21 000 17 000

3)

1.095 1.070 1.070 1.070

Water/Methanol (1:10) Mixture
4)

5.0-7.0 5.0-8.0 8.0-9.5 8.0-9.5

Water/Isopropanol (6:10) Mixture
5)

0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

By Flame Photometry

100 100 50

High functionality polyol for rigid casting High functionality polyol for rigid foam and casting, general purpose Amine initiated polyols for rigid castings and speciality foams Amine initiated polyols for crosslinking and improving polyol compatibility, catalyst

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Typical values, not Product Specifications

expressed as mg(KOH)/g Phthalic Anydride-Pyridine Solution

Polyol Safety Considerations

VORANOL polyols can be safely handled when simple precautions are understood and followed. However, these polyols are commonly used in 'urethane' systems that contain other more hazardous materials (e.g. isocyanates and amines). Anyone working with urethane systems must understand all the hazards involved in handling such systems and must establish and follow safe work procedures. Recommendations for handling, storage, and disposal of each formulation ingredient should be obtained from its supplier. Material Safety Data Sheets on the several VORANOL product types are available from Dow sales offices to help customers further satisfy their own handling and disposal needs.

Toxicity and First Aid

Skin and eye contact: Avoid skin or eye contact with VORANOL products. Safety glasses should be worn. Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. Flush contaminated eyes with large amounts of low pressure flowing water and obtain medical attention if irritation persists or develops. Ingestion: Polyols are low in acute oral toxicity and no special precautions are needed to avoid ingestion in industrial handling or use. Should any of these polyols be accidentally swallowed, consult a physician who can decide on need and method for emptying the stomach. Inhalation: Human experience indicates that inhalation is not a problem with VORANOL products largely because of their low volatility. If any ill effects should occur that are possibly a result of breathing polyol vapours, move the affected person to fresh air and obtain medical attention.

Fire and explosion

VORANOL polyols are organic materials that will burn under the right conditions of heat and oxygen supply producing, generally, water, carbon (soot), carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. Amine-type polyols and certain formulated systems also produce nitrogen oxides. They are not considered a serious fire hazard. Store and handle polyols away from open flame or high heat sources. Fires can be extinguished with water fog or other conventional means. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. While polyols have no known explosion limits, they may if heated to decomposition in a confined area generate sufficient volatiles to be an explosion hazard. Polyols are stable under normal conditions. Materials to avoid are oxidating compounds. Hazardous polymerisation may occur with isocyanates.

Spills and disposal

Small spills on hard surfaces can be absorbed with an absorbent material and then swept up for disposal. Large spills should be diked and the material pumped into drums or tank trucks for disposal. Personnel engaged in clean-up operation observe appropriate skin and eye protection practices. Landfill disposal is not recommended because of polyol solubility in water. Polyols are preferably disposed of by burning in a suitable high temperature, low smoke producing incinerator. In any disposal of waste, be certain all applicable regulations are met.

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