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. |
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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
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures Ethers Chemical industry
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