| Document ID (ISN) | 20159 |
| CIS number |
74-159 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0096-1736 - Journal of Occupational Medicine |
| Year |
1973 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rye W.A. |
| Title |
Human responses to isocyanate exposure. |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 1973, Vol.15, No.3, p.306-307. 16 ref. |
| Abstract |
Isocyanates produce skin and eye reactions, but the most important human response is the respiratory one. 2 types of respiratory response occur: a direct irritant one, requiring supportive treatment only, and a truly allergic response necessitating steroid and bronchodilatory therapy. The importance of volatility is extremely relevant to the respiratory response since respiration of the fumes is necessary for its occurrence. The lower the molecular weight of the compound, the higher the volatility. Increasing volatility with temperature rises and dissipation of fumes in high humidity are hazards to be considered. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toxic effects; medical treatment; volatility; isocyanates |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
pyrolysis products; ethyl carbamate |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Isocyanates
Cyano compounds
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