Exposure to organic solvents among handicraft car painters: A pilot study in Italy
Vitali, M; Ensabella, F; Stella, D; Guidotti, M
HERO ID
1455493
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2006
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1455493 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2006 |
| Title | Exposure to organic solvents among handicraft car painters: A pilot study in Italy |
| Authors | Vitali, M; Ensabella, F; Stella, D; Guidotti, M |
| Journal | Industrial Health |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Page Numbers | 310-317 |
| Abstract | This study evaluated exposure to solvents in eight Italian car painting workshops using environmental sampling and personal sampling with charcoal samplers, and urinary determination of unmetabolized solvents. A simple regression analysis was performed to evaluate relationships between the three series of data. The solvents analysed were toluene, ethylbenzene, 1,2-dichloropropane, n-butylacetate, n-amylacetate, xylene isomers, ethylacetate and benzene. Benzene was found in all shops, at levels around or higher than the 8h time-weighted average limit (8h TWA). Other solvents were found at various levels, from 10<SUP>-</SUP><SUP>2</SUP> to 10<SUP>-</SUP><SUP>1</SUP> times the 8h TWA. Air concentrations of toluene, n-butylacetate, xylenes, and benzene were positively correlated with their urinary levels, while a negative correlation was found for ethylbenzene. The health implications of these exposure levels are discussed. |
| Doi | 10.2486/indhealth.44.310 |
| Pmid | 16716010 |
| Wosid | WOS:000237260000017 |
| Url | https://search.proquest.com/docview/19935126?accountid=171501 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
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