Document ID (ISN) | 25843 |
CIS number |
76-1644 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0019-8366 - Industrial Health |
Year |
1975 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Matsushita T., Arimatsu Y., Ueda A., Satoh K., Nomura S. |
Title |
Hematological and neuro-muscular response of workers exposed to low concentration of toluene vapor. |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1975, Vol.13, No.3, p.115-121. Illus. 19 ref. |
Abstract |
Report on studies in 38 female shoe industry workers exposed to 60-100ppm toluene, and a control group. Subjective symptoms (weakness, dysmenorrhoea, itching, dermatitis of hands) were significantly more frequent in the exposed group. The other chief differences found were in the rate of Mommsen's toxic granules in the peripheral neutrophils, urinary hippuric acid levels, and results of neuromuscular function tests. It is suggested that the TLV for toluene in Japan, 100ppm, be reconsidered. |
Descriptors (primary) |
neurotoxic effects; toluene; shoe industry; haematotoxic effects; adhesives |
Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; Japan; comparative study; women; long-term exposure |
Document type |
- |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the nervous system Aromatic hydrocarbons Footwear, leather and fur industry
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