National Pollutant Inventory

Substances

4,4'-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) (MOCA): Sources of emissions

Industry sources

Released from industries producing and manufacturing polyurethane products, for example components for household appliances, cameras, computers, motor vehicle component manufacturers specialised motor car body shops.

Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data

Small quantities may be present in air or upon surfaces in the vicinity of plants that manufacture polyurethane products.

Natural sources

Not known to occur in nature.

Transport sources

No mobile sources.

Consumer products

Present as a component in relatively stable compounds which comprise polyurethane products such as sporting goods, footwear, computers, cameras, gear and bearing systems in household appliances, motor vehicle body parts and mouldings.

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