title: Chemical hazards in the biotechnology industry.
abstract: The modern biotechnology industry employs thousands of people and is growing rapidly. The numbers of toxic chemicals encountered are substantial and the applications are largely novel. Health care professionals face a formidable task in identifying occupational hazards and safeguarding the health of employees.
authors.affiliation: Environmental Medical Service, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ducatman
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Coumbis
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D016272:Occupational Health; D012997:Solvents
chemical_list: D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D012997:Solvents