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Document ID (ISN)39199
CIS number 83-147
ISSN - Serial title B@o"r- és cip@o"technika
Year 1982
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Tóth B.
Title Health effects of chemicals used in the leather industry
Original title Bőrgyártási vegyianyagok egészségügyi hatásai [in Hungarian]
Bibliographic information 1982, Vol.32, No.7, p.246-253. 22 ref.
Abstract A review is given of the hazardous chemicals used in leather processing (toxic substances in beamhouse, tanning and finishing operations) and the effects that these chemicals may have on the health of leather workers. Measures to protect the health of workers in the leather industry are reviewed.
Descriptors (primary) harmful substances; tanning industry; leather and fur industries; chemical products
Descriptors (secondary) leather finishes; tanning agents; round-up; health hazards; health engineering
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Footwear, leather and fur industry