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Assessment of Worker's Diisocyanates Skin Exposure at Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing Companies  

Jeong, Jee Yeon (College of Environmental Science, Yongin University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene / v.23, no.2, 2013 , pp. 57-64 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: Skin exposure to diisocyanates may be an important risk factor for respiratory sensitization to leading asthma. However little is known about the extent of worker's diisocyanates skin exposure and the effectiveness of personal protective equipments in polyurethane foam manufacturing companies. This study provides data on diisocyanates skin exposure, surface diisiocyantes contamination of foams and the effectiveness of personal protective gloves in five polyurethane foam manufacturing companies. Materials and methods Colorimetric SWYPE pads are used for the determination of diisocyanates on surfaces of workers skin and polyurethanes foams. Results: The forearms, necks and faces of workers in polyurethane foam manufacturing companies were found to be contaminated with diisocyanates. Heavy contamination with uncured diisocyanates at large block foams surfaces were found. Personal gloves of workers for skin protection showed significant penetrations by diisocyanates. Conclusions: We found that all workers in polyurethane foam manufacturing companies could be exposed to diisocyanates by skin exposure. Also further researches which would better quantify skin exposure are needed.
Keywords
polyurethane foam; diisocyanate; skin exposure; personal protective equipments;
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