- Tytuł:
- Occupational exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in a plastic injection molding factory in Malaysia
- Autorzy:
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Kouidhi, Wided
Thannimalay, Letchumi
Soon, Chen Sau
Ali Mohd, Mustafa - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2161888.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2017-07-14
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
- Tematy:
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occupational exposure
BPA
plastic factory
environmental exposures
Malaysian workers
molding process - Opis:
- Objectives The purpose of this study has been to assess ambient bisphenol A (BPA) levels in workplaces and urine levels of workers and to establish a BPA database for different populations in Malaysia. Material and Methods Urine samples were collected from plastic factory workers and from control subjects after their shift. Air samples were collected using gas analyzers from 5 sampling positions in the injection molding unit work area and from ambient air. The level of BPA in airborne and urine samples was quantified by the gas chromatography mass spectrometry – selected ion monitoring (GCMS-SIM) analysis. Results Bisphenol A was detected in the median range of 8–28.3 ng/m³ and 2.4–3.59 ng/m³ for the 5 sampling points in the plastic molding factory and in the ambient air respectively. The median urinary BPA concentration was significantly higher in the workers (3.81 ng/ml) than in control subjects (0.73 ng/ml). The urinary BPA concentration was significantly associated with airborne BPA levels (ρ = 0.55, p < 0.01). Conclusions Our findings provide the first evidence that workers in a molding factory in Malaysia are occupationally exposed to BPA. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2017;30(5):743–750
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2017, 30, 5; 743-750
1232-1087
1896-494X - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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