Document ID (ISN) | 67924 |
CIS number |
96-2159 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0003-4878 - Annals of Occupational Hygiene |
Year |
1994 |
Convention or series no. |
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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 Province | Switzerland; Finland |
Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Physical fitness programmes Halogens and their inorganic compounds Inorganic substances Environmental pollution
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