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Document ID (ISN)67924
CIS number 96-2159
ISSN - Serial title 0003-4878 - Annals of Occupational Hygiene
Year 1994
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Liesivuori J., Kiviranta H., Laitinen J., Hesso A., Hämeilä M., Tornaeus J., Pfäffli P., Savolainen H.
Title Airborne aerosols in application of polyfluoro polymer-based ski waxes
Bibliographic information Dec. 1994, Vol.38, No.6, p.931-937. Illus. 15 ref.
Abstract During the heat-assisted application (160-190°C) of polyfluoro polymer-based ski waxes, the aerosol given off amounted to 4.26±2.80mg/m3 (±SD, N=5) in personal air samples and 3.97±2.09mg/m3 (±SD, N=5) in stationary samples. The major part (85%) of the aerosol was respirable. Inorganic fluoride was found only in trace amounts while the mass chromatographic analysis confirmed the presence of fluorine-containing aliphatic chains. It seems that the exposure to fluoro compounds is high enough to contribute to respiratory symptoms experienced by waxers. The work should be carried out under well ventilated fume cupboards of the waxers should wear respiratory protection during the active application of the waxes.
Descriptors (primary) fluorine and compounds; polymers; sports and recreation; paraffin wax; environmental pollution; aerosols
Descriptors (secondary) local exhaust; fluorine; sampling and analysis; applied research; chromatography; heat; respiratory impairment
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceSwitzerland; Finland
Subject(s) Dust, aerosols and related diseases
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Physical fitness programmes
Halogens and their inorganic compounds
Inorganic substances
Environmental pollution