| Document ID (ISN) | 104435 |
| CIS number |
05-642 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-6269 - Face au risque |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Cicolella A. |
| Title |
Exposures to glycol ethers: Current situation |
| Original title |
Exposition aux éthers de glycol: état des lieux [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
May 2005, No.413, p.21-24. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Glycol ethers are used in many areas, particularly in paints, but also in inks, varnishes and cutting fluids. Ethylene glycol derivatives (also known as E-series glycol ethers) are known to be genotoxic and to cause reproductive toxicity. Some products are carcinogens. They have been largely replaced by the less toxic propylene glycol derivatives (P-series glycol ethers). This article reviews the current situation with respect to occupational exposures to glycol ethers and examines resulting health hazards. Contents: European classification and regulations; official position of the Consumer Safety Commission regarding the full substitution of the E-series; kidney diseases; view of the chemical industry; recent research findings. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toxic effects; glycol ethers; cutting fluids; paints; varnishes; inks |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
antifertility effects; carcinogens; chemical industry; legal aspects; classification; substitution; teratogenic effects; nephrotoxic effects; endocrine effects; European Union |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Glycol ethers
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
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