Thermal degradation products from an ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer-partial metal salt as the cause of industrial bronchitis.
A self-employed physician developed industrial bronchitis due to the inhalation of fumes arising from the heating of a molded ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer-partial metal salt (Surlyn) in the basement of his home. Symptoms resolved following removal from exposure. A number of known irritants are given off as degradation products of Surlyn ionomer resin, including acrolein, aldehydes, and methacrylic acid. This case is unusual because of the nature of exposure and an unexpected fall in forced expiratory volume in 1 second after provocation testing.
Burgess
K R
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Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
D000776:Anesthesiology; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids