The isocyanate of methyl (MIC Methyl isocyanate) is an intermediary used for the manufacture of Pesticides of the family of the Carbamate S (C2H3NO; H3C-N=C=O).

  • produces extremely flammable.
  • toxic by inhalation, contact of the skin and ingestion.
  • irritating for the eyes, the respiratory tracts and the skin.
  • to preserve the container in a well broken down place.
  • not to pour water in this product.

It is responsible for the tragedy of Bhopal.

The methyl isocyanate is appeared as a very volatile colorless liquid, of particularly bitter odor. Its vapors are lachrymatory. It is not very water soluble with the contact of which it breaks up.

Chemical characteristics

  • molar Mass: 57,05 g.mol-1
  • Point melting: < -80°C
  • Not of boiling: 39,1°C with the atmospheric pressure
  • critical Temperature: 218°C
  • critical Pressure: 5.500 kPa
  • Point flash: -7°C

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