| Document ID (ISN) | 76154 |
| CIS number |
01-159 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0944-2502 - Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Merget R., Baur X. |
| Title |
Prevention of platinum salt asthma |
| Original title |
Prävention des Platinsalzasthmas [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Nov. 1998, Vol.48, No.11, p.488-490. Illus. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
This literature survey on the occurrence, diagnosis and prevention of platinum salt asthma reveals that between 1978 and 1996, a total of 104 cases of platinum salt asthma occurred in precious metal refineries and catalyst production plants in Germany. For diagnosis, a highly specific skin prick test is available. Strategies to reduce incidences of the disease include lowering the exposure and annual medical supervision. Very few studies exist on the efficiency of these measures in preventing platinum salt asthma. Published studies of the dose-response relationships reveal an association between the exposure level and sensitization. The World Health Organization recommends a ceiling of 2µg/m3 for soluble platinum. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
platinum; rare metals industry; allergic asthma |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; threshold limit values; frequency rates; dose-response relationship; diagnosis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Allergies
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
Smelting and refining operations
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