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Walk-Through Survey Report of Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics, Brooklyn, New York, May 23, 1978.

PB91173427

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Boeniger, M.; DeCoufle, P.; Robinson, C.
Page Count	10
Abstract	A survey was conducted at Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics to observe the compounding and control measures taken during the manufacture of hair and fur dyes containing aromatic amino compounds. Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics was located in Brooklyn, New York, and was founded in 1897. It was a compounder and wholesale distributor of both acid and oxidative dyes to the fur and cosmetics industry. Engineering controls and the general facility housekeeping appeared good. All production workers in potentially dusty job areas wore approved half face respirators with organic vapor dust canisters. Respirators were kept in closed containers when not in use. Elbow length rubber gloves were also available. No formal industrial hygiene program existed although a basic safety program was maintained by management.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Environmental surveys Occupational safety and health Toxic substances Dust control Indoor air pollution Protective equipment Dying Consumer products Toilet articles Respirators Safety measures EPA region 2
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 94D - Job Environment
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199114

Walk-Through Survey Report of Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics, Brooklyn, New York, May 23, 1978.

Walk-Through Survey Report of Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics, Brooklyn, New York, May 23, 1978.
PB91173427

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Boeniger, M.; DeCoufle, P.; Robinson, C.
Page Count	10
Abstract	A survey was conducted at Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics to observe the compounding and control measures taken during the manufacture of hair and fur dyes containing aromatic amino compounds. Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics was located in Brooklyn, New York, and was founded in 1897. It was a compounder and wholesale distributor of both acid and oxidative dyes to the fur and cosmetics industry. Engineering controls and the general facility housekeeping appeared good. All production workers in potentially dusty job areas wore approved half face respirators with organic vapor dust canisters. Respirators were kept in closed containers when not in use. Elbow length rubber gloves were also available. No formal industrial hygiene program existed although a basic safety program was maintained by management.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Environmental surveys Occupational safety and health Toxic substances Dust control Indoor air pollution Protective equipment Dying Consumer products Toilet articles Respirators Safety measures EPA region 2
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 94D - Job Environment
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199114