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Document ID (ISN)21093
CIS number 74-972
ISSN - Serial title 0020-5923 - Internationales Archiv für Arbeitsmedizin - International Archives of Occupational Health
Year 1973
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Teculescu D., Albu A.
Title Pulmonary function in workers inhaling iron oxide dust.
Bibliographic information 23 May 1973, Vol.31, No.2, p.163-170. Illus. 29 ref.
Abstract Report on methods and results of lung function studies in 14 workers employed for 5 to 20 years in the production of pure red iron oxide (Fe2O3). Although the authors found marked radiological changes, there were no abnormalities compatible with pulmonary fibrosis.
Descriptors (primary) iron oxide; pulmonary ventilation; dust; paint and varnish industry
Descriptors (secondary) radiological changes; pulmonary fibrosis
Document type -
Subject(s) Dust, aerosols and related diseases
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Chemical industry
Iron and compounds