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- Title
ISOCYANATE EXPOSURE IN BATHTUB REFINISHING: À PROPOS A CASE OF OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA.
- Authors
Seldén, Anders I.; Andersson, Lennart; Barlas, Georgios; Westberg, Håkan
- Abstract
Work-related asthma in a bathtub refinishing technician prompted measurements of isocyanate exposure in this operation. Very high levels of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) oligomer, up to 8500 µ/m3 NCO, were found during top varnish spray-painting, whereas the levels of HDI monomer were substantially lower. The results suggest that only full-piece, self-contained respirators would suffice to protect technicians from serious pulmonary disease.
- Subjects
ASTHMA; ISOCYANATES; SPRAY painting; LACQUERS; INDUSTRIAL toxicology; MECHANICAL ventilators
- Publication
International Journal of Occupational Medicine & Environmental Health, 2007, Vol 20, Issue 3, p287
- ISSN
1232-1087
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2478/v10001-007-0029-x