Document ID (ISN) | 39045 |
CIS number |
83-199 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
Year |
1982 |
Convention or series no. |
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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
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases Inorganic sulfur compounds Chemical industry Inorganic substances
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