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Document ID (ISN)42621
CIS number 84-1678
ISSN - Serial title 0025-7818 - Medicina del lavoro
Year 1984
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Brunetti G., Moscato G.
Title Bronchial asthma due to occupational exposure to dioctyl phthalate
Original title Asma bronchiale da esposizione professionale a dioctilftalato [in Italian]
Bibliographic information Mar.-Apr. 1984, Vol.75, No.2, p.120-124. Illus. 12 ref.
Abstract Case study of a worker with continuous exposure to dioctyl phthalate during the manufacture of imitation leather, who developed an asthmatic reaction to the substance. The allergy tests and pulmonary function tests used are described. English translation may be obtained from: Health and Safety Executive, Translation Services, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9JN, United Kingdom.
Descriptors (primary) allergens; plastics converting industry; allergic asthma; dioctyl phthalate
Descriptors (secondary) case study; phthalates; allergic respiratory disorders; translation; allergies
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Esters and salts
Allergies
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
Phthalates