| Document ID (ISN) | 69469 |
| CIS number |
97-1299 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1312-7 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission, Printing Industry Advisory Committee |
| Title |
Safe use of isocyanates in printing and laminating |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. vi, 33p. Illus. 39 ref. Price: GBP 10.50. |
| Abstract |
This guidance is primarily concerned with the inhalation hazards arising from exposure to isocyanates. Contents: use of isocyanates in printing and printed packaging; health effects (sensitization, irritation, dermatitis, asthma); occupational exposure limits; selection of isocyanate products; storage; respirators; mixing processes; application systems; inspection and maintenance of ventilation systems; decontamination and spillage; waste disposal; air monitoring; health surveillance; first aid; information of personnel. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
printing industry; isocyanates; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; sensitizers; storage; limitation of exposure; information of personnel; respirators; containment of spills; determination in air; medical supervision; first aid |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
Isocyanates
Cyano compounds
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