- Tytuł:
- Occupational allergic and irritant contact dermatitis in workers exposed to polyurethane foam
- Autorzy:
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Kieć-Świerczyńska, Marta
Świerczyńska-Machura, Dominika
Chomiczewska-Skóra, Dorota
Nowakowska-Świrta, Ewa
Kręcisz, Beata - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2178820.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2014-05-17
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
- Tematy:
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polyurethanes
isocyanates
4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI)
diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA)
occupational contact dermatitis - Opis:
- Objectives: To evaluate sensitization to chemicals present in work environment after an outbreak of contact dermatitis in workers of vehicle equipment factory, exposed to polyurethane foam, based on 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). Material and Methods: From among 300 employees, 21 individuals reporting work-related skin and/or respiratory tract symptoms underwent clinical examination, patch testing, skin prick tests, spirometry and MDI sIgE measurement in serum. Patch tests included isocyanates series, selected rubber additives, metals, fragrances, preservatives, and an antiadhesive agent. Results: Clinical examination revealed current eczema in the area of hands and/or forearms in 10 workers. Positive patch test reactions were found in 10 individuals, the most frequent to diaminodiphenylmethane and 4-phenylenediamine (7 persons). Reactions to an antiadhesive agent were assessed as irritant (5 workers). Except for sensitization to common aeroallergens, no significant abnormalities were found in the remaining tests. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis was diagnosed in 7 workers, irritant contact dermatitis in 10 and coexisiting allergic and irritant contact dermatitis in 3 workers. Conclusions: In workers manufacturing products from polyurethane foam, attention should be paid to the risk of developing contact dermatitis. Skin problems in our study group were attributable probably to insufficient protection of the skin.
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2014, 27, 2; 196-205
1232-1087
1896-494X - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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