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Document ID (ISN)40461
CIS number 83-1616
ISSN - Serial title 0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
Year 1982
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Travenius S.Z.M.
Title Formation and occurrence of bis(chloromethyl) ether and its prevention in the chemical industry
Bibliographic information 1982, Vol.8, Suppl.3, 86p. Illus. 389 ref.
Abstract This monograph covers: chemistry and occurrence of bis(chloromethyl) ether (BCME); mutagenicity and carcinogenicity of BCME and its precursors (formaldehyde); experiments in formation and destruction; conclusions regarding BCME from formaldehyde-based resins, formation in air, concentration, occurrence, monitoring, prevention measures, exposure and TLV.
Descriptors (primary) carcinogens; bis(chloromethyl) ether; chemical industry
Descriptors (secondary) mutagenic effects; literature survey; threshold limit values; round-up; health engineering; carcinogenic effects; formaldehyde
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Ethers
Chemical industry