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Document ID (ISN)45969
CIS number 86-751
ISSN - Serial title 0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Pozzi C., Marai P., Ponti R., Dell'Oro C., Sala C., Zedda S., Locatelli F.
Title Toxicity in man due to stain removers containing 1,2-dichloropropane
Bibliographic information Nov. 1985, Vol.42, No.11, p.770-772. 15 ref.
Abstract Three case studies of poisoning due to exposure to 1,2-dichloropropane (an organic solvent). Clinical features included liver and kidney damage, haemolytic anaemia, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. One of the victims died.
Descriptors (primary) hepatic damage; propylene dichloride; blood coagulation; renal damage; haemolytic anaemia
Descriptors (secondary) case study; fatalities; organic solvents
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Halogenated hydrocarbons
Diseases of the kidney and the urinary system
Liver diseases
Blood diseases