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Document ID (ISN)72507
CIS number 99-524
ISSN - Serial title 0958-479X - Safety and Health Practitioner
Year 1998
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Aziz B.
Title Latex allergies - Stretching safety too far?
Bibliographic information Nov. 1998, Vol.16, No.11, p.17-19. Illus. 11 ref.
Abstract Briefly reviews the growing problem of latex allergy in the United Kingdom and other countries. Topics: allergens; eczema; health services; irritation; latex; protective gloves; sensitization dermatitis; substitution; synthetic rubber.
Descriptors (primary) allergens; eczema; latex; sensitization dermatitis
Descriptors (secondary) protective gloves; synthetic rubber; health services; substitution; irritation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Skin diseases