Document ID (ISN) | 75397 |
CIS number |
00-1395 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1076-2752 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
Year |
1999 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Isaksson M., Zimerson E., Bruze M. |
Title |
Occupational dermatoses in composite production |
Bibliographic information |
Apr. 1999, Vol.41, No.4, p.261-266. 15 ref. |
Abstract |
In a plant that produces fibre-resin composite by impregnation of cellulose fibres with phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins, a new technique was introduced that resulted in problems in the handling of uncured products. Many workers suffered dermatitis on areas of exposed skin. A primary investigation found that some workers had an occupationally related skin disease with contact allergy to work materials. We undertook a survey of occupational dermatoses, based on a questionnaire, clinical examination and patch test with a standard series and a series of products and chemicals representing the work environment. Eighty-eight workers participated in the clinical investigation. In six workers, contact allergy to phenol-formaldehyde resin was seen, and in five workers, contact allergy to melamine-formaldehyde resin was noted. Two workers were allergic to both resins. Occupational dermatitis was diagnosed in nine of 88 (10.2%) workers. In this article, we discuss possible preventive measures for avoiding occupational dermatitis. |
Descriptors (primary) |
organic polymers; skin diseases; occupational diseases |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Sweden; melamine resins; phenol-formaldehyde polymers; irritation; skin tests; dermatitis; eczema; questionnaire survey; skin allergies |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Sweden |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases
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