House painters' exposure to glycols and glycol ethers from water based paints
Norbäck, D; Wieslander, G; Edling, C; Johanson, G
HERO ID
3041082
Reference Type
Book/Book Chapter
Year
1996
Language
English
| HERO ID | 3041082 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996 |
| Title | House painters' exposure to glycols and glycol ethers from water based paints |
| Book Title | Proceedings of the International Symposium on Health Hazards of Glycol Ethers: 19-21 April 1994, Pont à Mousson, France |
| Authors | Norbäck, D; Wieslander, G; Edling, C; Johanson, G |
| Editor | Cicolella, A; Hardin, B; Johanson, G |
| Publisher Text | Gordon and Breach Science Publishers |
| City | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Page Numbers | 111-117 |
| Abstract | Exposures to glycols and glycol ethers during indoor application of 20 different water based paints commonly used in Sweden were measured. All exposure measurements were carried out by personal sampling in the breathing zone of the painter. Of the paints studied, seven were wall paints, seven were ceiling paints, three were wood paints, and three were wet room paints. The average room temperature was 19.3 degrees-C (range, 17.5 to 20.5 degrees). The relative humidity ranged from 34% to 83%. Propylene-glycol (57556) (PG) was found in 12 of the paints, glycol ethers in seven, diethylene-glycol-monobutyl-ether (112345) in four, diethylene-glycol-monoethyl-ether (111900) in one, ethylene-glycol-monobutyl-ether (111762) in two and dipropylene-glycol-monomethyl-ether (20324327) in two. The highest concentrations of propylene-glycol were detected during roll painting on ceilings in a stair well, 12.7mg/m3, and during wood painting, 11.2 mg/m3. Mean exposure levels were 2.6mg/m3 for PG and 1.3mg/m3 for glycol ethers. The highest total concentrations of glycol ethers were detected during roll painting. Neither propylene-glycol nor any type of glycol ether was detected during spray wall painting. The authors conclude that the exposures measured were low in comparison with current Swedish permissible occupational exposure limits. |
| Wosid | WOS:A1996BF72T00012 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Conference Location | Pont à Mousson, France |
| Series | Occupational Hygiene, vol. 2, nos. 1-6 |
| Isbn | 9919875205 |
| Conference Name | International Symposium on Health Hazards of Glycol Ethers |
| Conference Date | April 19-21, 1994 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | glycol ethers; house painters; occupational exposure; water based paint; volatile organic compounds (VOC) |
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