Epidemiology of toluene diisocyanate (TDI)-induced respiratory disease.
This paper describes our experience with the respiratory effects of TDI. Five respiratory reactions attributable to TDI are described with supporting evidence. The reactions are sensitization, irritation from overexposure, acute loss of ventilatory capacity, accelerated loss of pulmonary function and induction of a general asthmatic state. Evidence is presented that suggests a safe exposure level.
D001249:Asthma / Q000139:chemically induced; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D002617:Chemical Industry; D003485:Cyanates / Q000506:poisoning*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004804:Eosinophils; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000139:chemically induced; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014051:Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate / Q000506:poisoning*
D003485:Cyanates; D014051:Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate