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- Title
Skin Irritation to Glass Wool or Continuous Glass Filaments as Observed by a Patch Test among Human Japanese Volunteers.
- Authors
TSUNODA, Masashi; KIDO, Takamasa; MOGI, Sachiyo; SUGIURA, Yumiko; MIYAJIMA, Eriko; KUDO, Yuichiro; Tatenao KUMAZAWA; Yoshiharu AIZAWA
- Abstract
The article discusses the use of artificial mineral fibers such as glass wool as substitutes for asbestos for the thermal insulation of buildings, houses, boilers, tanks and pipes in Japan. It cites the impact of the utilization of glass fibers which can cause skin irritation and dermatitis to the workers. It also cites the integration of patch test of glass wool for non-residential use and residential use with or without the binder.
- Subjects
JAPAN; SKIN diseases; GLASS fibers; PATCH-clamp techniques (Electrophysiology); INDUSTRIAL safety
- Publication
Industrial Health, 2014, Vol 52, Issue 5, p439
- ISSN
0019-8366
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2486/indhealth.2012-0222