Document ID (ISN) | 100354 |
CIS number |
02-1341 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0019-8366 - Industrial Health |
Year |
2001 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Verma Y., Rana S.V.S. |
Title |
Biological monitoring of exposure to benzene in petrol pump workers and dry cleaners |
Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2001, Vol.39, No.4, p.330-333. 29 ref. |
Abstract |
Exposure to benzene was monitored in service station employees and dry cleaners in Meerut City (India) by measuring the phenol content in urine samples taken from them. The influence of three factors was determined, namely alcohol consumption, smoking and food habits (vegetarians and non-vegetarians). While smoking and food habits had little effect on phenol excretion, it was found that alcohol-consuming subjects excreted more phenol. It is concluded that alcohol can alter the susceptibility of humans to benzene toxicity by affecting its metabolism. |
Descriptors (primary) |
benzene; exposure tests; service stations and repair shops; dry cleaning |
Descriptors (secondary) |
India; phenol; alcoholism; determination in urine; diet; exposure evaluation; smoking |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | India |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Nutrition Alcohol and drug abuse Aromatic hydrocarbons Laundries and dry cleaning Road transportation Biological monitoring
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