Publication Date |
1982 |
Personal Author |
Salazar, A.; Gidley, D.; Alexander, M. |
Page Count |
94 |
Abstract |
Industrial hygiene surveys of solvent exposures in shoe manufacturing (SIC-3140) industries were summarized. Walk through surveys at 13 facilities and in depth studies at 3 shoe manufacturers were conducted. Personal and area air samples were analyzed for toluene (108883), benzene (71432), other organic solvent vapors, and total dust concentrations in the in depth surveys. Other organic solvents and particulate concentrations were below the relevant federal standards. The authors conclude that toluene does not constitute a health risk in the surveyed facilities. The unexpected elevated benzene concentrations that were observed probably arose from impurities in the toluene or other materials. It is recommended that a systemic search be made for the source of the benzene contamination and an effort be made to remove it. |
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Corporate Authors |
SRI International, Menlo Park, CA.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. |
Document Type |
Technical Report |
NTIS Issue Number |
198426 |