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Document ID (ISN)39045
CIS number 83-199
ISSN - Serial title 0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis
Year 1982
Convention or series no.
Author(s) White I.R., Catchpole H.E., Rycroft R.J.G.
Title Rashes amongst persulphate workers
Bibliographic information May 1982, Vol.8, No.3, p.168-172. Illus. 7 ref.
Abstract Report of an investigation in a factory manufacturing ammonium and potassium persulfate. Workers involved especially in the manufacture of potassium persulfate developed itchy red papules and eczematous patches on the wrists and forearms, hands, neck and face; the eruptions usually commenced within a month of start of employment, improved during a period of absence but sometimes recurred rapidly on return. Control measures introduced include: improved dust extraction procedures around the sieving and packing areas; use of gloves over long-sleeved overalls; daily washing of contaminated gloves.
Descriptors (primary) chemical industry; deposited dust; skin eruption; potassium persulfate
Descriptors (secondary) protective gloves; dust control; skin protection; personal hygiene; eczema
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Skin diseases
Inorganic sulfur compounds
Chemical industry
Inorganic substances