Consensus report for trinitrotoluene
| HERO ID | 4286488 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1992 |
| Title | Consensus report for trinitrotoluene |
| Book Title | Scientific basis for Swedish occupational standards XII |
| Authoring Organization | Criteria Group for Occupational Standards (Sweden) |
| Editor | Lundberg, P |
| Publisher Text | National Institute of Occupational Health |
| City | Solna, Sweden |
| Page Numbers | 74-79 |
| Abstract | Dose-effect/dose-response relationships The following can be summarized from studies of occupational exposure to TNT (industrial TNT): 1,5 mg/m3 can cause aplastic anemia. 0,8 mg/m3 (dust) can cause elevated levels of liver enzymes in serum. 0,5 to 2,0 mg/m3 causes temporary leucocytosis. 0,3 to 1,3 mg/m3 causes increase of plasma bilirubin. 0,2 mg/m3 causes reductions in hemoglobin levels. 0,14 to 0,58 mg/m3 causes cataracts. 0,1 to 1,2 mg/m3 irritates mucous membranes and causes headaches. 0,1 to 0,5 mg/m3 results in mutagenic substances in urine. In most of these studies, skin uptake may have contributed to the reported effects. Conclusions It is impossible to determine whether the critical effect of occupational exposure to trinitrotoluene is cataracts of effects on blood and blood-forming organs. TNT is easily absorbed via the skin. TNT has been shown to be mutagenic in a number of different test systems. |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Series | Arbete och Hälsa, 1992:6 |
| Isbn | 9789170451584 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
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