Trade name: Toluen-2,6-diisocyanate

Chemical name of the compound: 2,6-diisocyanato-1-methylbenzene

Synonyms: 2,6-TDI, Tolylene diisocyanate, Methyl phenylene diisocyanate.

Chemical and physical properties: Colorless or slightly yellow liquid with pungent scent. Undergoes rapid reaction with alcohols, acids, bases and oxidants.

Application: Production of polyurethane rigid foams and glues.

Health safety: Highly toxic. Harmful to eyes and air passages, may cause dyspnoea and severe skin burns.