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Document ID (ISN)26273
CIS number 76-1969
ISSN - Serial title Gigiena truda i professional'nye zabolevanija
Year 1975
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Filičeva A.P.
Title Nervous system changes due to the chronic action of fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons
Original title Izmenenija nervnoj sistemy pri hroničeskom vozdejstvii ftorirovannyh alifatičeskih uglevodorodov [in Russian]
Bibliographic information Oct. 1975, No.10, p.14-16. 3 ref.
Abstract Results of studies in 196 chemical workers exposed for some years to various fluorinated or chlorofluorinated ethylene derivatives. Most of them complained of persistent headaches. It was concluded that the symptoms were due to autonomic dysfunction, often combined with neurasthenia. Measures recommended: periodic screening examinations and temporary or permanent changes of workpost.
Descriptors (primary) neurotoxic effects; chemical industry; chlorofluorohydrocarbons; functional nervous disorders; fluorinated hydrocarbons
Descriptors (secondary) 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane; USSR; case study; medical supervision; long-term exposure; transfer to other work; occupational health survey
Document type -
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Mental health
Diseases of the nervous system
Halogenated hydrocarbons
Fluorocarbons
Chemical industry