| ID (ISN) del documento | 59069 |
| Número CIS |
92-1990 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
0731-8898 - Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology |
| Año |
1992 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Lucas A.D. |
| Título |
Health hazards associated with the cyanotype printing process |
| Información bibliográfica |
Jan.-Feb. 1992, Vol.11, No.1, p.18-20. 6 ref. |
| Resumen |
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a Health Hazard Evaluation for an artist who had reported various symptoms while making handmade quilts. The artist used the cyanotype printing process to transfer photographic prints to fabric. The process utilises potassium dichromate as an optional ingredient which is used to fix the colour and prevent fading. Potassium dichromate is a highly toxic compound; it contains hexavalent chromium (Cr Vl) in a soluble form. Chromic acid mists and chromate dusts (chromium Vl materials) are severe irritants of the naso-pharynx, larynx, lungs, and skin. The artist's work areas were tested for contamination for Cr Vl compounds, although the process had been discontinued 18 months prior to sampling. Some lingering contamination was detected at the workbench, washbasin, and on implements. The recommendations made to the artist included decontamination instructions and medical advice. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
impresión y reproducción; substancias irritantes; artes y oficios; síntomas; ácido crómico; contaminación; dicromato potásico; cromo y sus compuestos; riesgos para la salud |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
faringe; pulmones; estudio de caso; toma de muestras y análisis; piel; valoración de la higiene del trabajo; impresión sobre tejidos |
| Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
| País / Estado o Provincia | Estados Unidos |
| Tema(s) |
Otras indústrias y profesiones
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Riesgos químicos
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
Inorganic substances
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