It is no coincidence that isocyanates do not present a good picture to the public. The highly reactive compounds can damage human cell membranes and cause irritation. Allergic reactions are also possible and are caused, for example, by TDI and MDI. Current figures assume that about 6,500 people in Europe suffer from asthma every year as a result of contact with isocyanates. However, the discussion about this important raw material also suffers from inaccuracies and, at least verbally, all isocyanates are often lumped together. For example, no monomeric and thus volatile isocyanates are usually used in paints and ...