3 results about "Methyl isocyanate" patented technology

Methyl isocyanate (MIC) 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 (such as carbaryl, carbofuran, methomyl, and aldicarb). It has also been used in the production of rubbers and adhesives. As a highly toxic and irritating material, it is extremely hazardous to human health. It was the principal toxicant involved in the Bhopal disaster, which killed 3,787 people initially and officially 19,787 people in total.