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Document ID (ISN)49309
CIS number 88-552
ISSN - Serial title Gigiena truda i professional'nye zabolevanija
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Kuz'minov B.P., Šarova T.I., Kokot V.R., Žuk S.Š., Vus M.M.
Title Hygienic regulation of bis-fosfit in workplace air
Original title Gigieničeskaja reglamentacija bis-fosfita v vozduhe rabočej zony [in Russian]
Bibliographic information Aug. 1986, No.8, p.56-57. 8 ref.
Abstract Animal experiments with bis-fosfit showed that this emulsifier is moderately toxic (LD50 rat: 8.0g/kg). It is a local irritant and produces lesions of the nervous system. Recommended MAC for bis-fosfit in workplace air: 0.3mg/m3 (vapour + aerosol). Hazard class II.
Descriptors (primary) agricultural chemicals; threshold limit values; Bis-fosfit; toxicology; USSR
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; emulsifiers; animal experiments; medical examinations; ophthalmotoxic effects; determination in air; lethal dose 50
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Agricultural chemicals
Occupational exposure limits