National Pollutant Inventory

Substances

Methylenebis (phenylisocyanate): Sources of emissions

Industry sources

It may be emitted to air, land or water from locations that produce polyurethane foam, adhesives, resins and plastic coatings, or where large volumes of polyurethane spray paint are used such as, vehicle manufacturing and repair workshops, vehicle body shops and specialised marine dockyards.

Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data

Trace amounts may enter the natural environment from the wide variety of uses and applications. Minute quantities may be derived from the widely distributed consumer products that use polyurethane foam, adhesives and coatings.

Natural sources

No natural sources.

Transport sources

No mobile sources.

Consumer products

Polyurethane foam, surface coatings, sprays paint, synthetic components of household furniture and a variety of electronic components and accessories where polyurethane products are present.

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