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Liver Function among Neoprene Production Workers.

PB82231044

Publication Date	1980
Personal Author	Ward, J. B.; Whorton, E. B.; Gilmer, P. R.; Schoen, I.
Page Count	59
Abstract	Liver function was tested in neoprene (9010984) production workers. Blood samples from 81 workers at the Denka Chemical Company (SIC-2822) in Houston, Texas were analyzed for various proteins and enzymes related to liver function. The authors suggest that chemical exposures related to neoprene production cause liver function disturbances, and that exposed workers who drink alcohol may be at an even greater risk. They recommended a more comprehensive evaluation of these workers and of the health effects of neoprene exposure.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Chloroprene resins Chemical industry Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Toxic substances Occupational safety and health CAS 9010-98-4 SIC-2822
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	Texas Univ. Medical Branch at Galveston.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored in part by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198221

Liver Function among Neoprene Production Workers.

Liver Function among Neoprene Production Workers.
PB82231044

Publication Date	1980
Personal Author	Ward, J. B.; Whorton, E. B.; Gilmer, P. R.; Schoen, I.
Page Count	59
Abstract	Liver function was tested in neoprene (9010984) production workers. Blood samples from 81 workers at the Denka Chemical Company (SIC-2822) in Houston, Texas were analyzed for various proteins and enzymes related to liver function. The authors suggest that chemical exposures related to neoprene production cause liver function disturbances, and that exposed workers who drink alcohol may be at an even greater risk. They recommended a more comprehensive evaluation of these workers and of the health effects of neoprene exposure.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Chloroprene resins Chemical industry Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Toxic substances Occupational safety and health CAS 9010-98-4 SIC-2822
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	Texas Univ. Medical Branch at Galveston.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored in part by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198221