what is Methyl Isocyanate or MIC?
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Answer:
Methyl isocyanate (MIS) is a chemical used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam, pesticides and plastics. It usually is handled and shipped as a liquid, which is easily burned and explosive. Methyl isocyanate evaporates quickly in the air. It has a strong odor but it can begin to make people sick before the chemical can be smelled. MIS was the chemical released in the Bhopal, India, disaster in 1984 that killed more than 3,800 people.
Answer:
it is a chemical compound
Explanation:
Methyl isocyanate is an organic compound with the molecular formula CH₃NCO. Synonyms are isocyanatomethane, methyl carbylamine and MIC. Methyl isocyanate is an intermediate chemical in the production of carbamate pesticides. It has also been used in the production of rubbers and adhesives. Wikipedia
Formula: C2H3NO
Density: 923 kg/m³
Boiling point: 39.5 °C
Molar mass: 57.051 g/mol
Melting point: -45 °C
Classification: Organic compound