Dimethylformamide risk. An evaluation in the production of artificial organic leather.
This study aimed to evaluate the exposure to DMF during the different stages in the production of synthetic polyurethanic leathers. Environmental surveys and biological surveillances were carried out in order to classify the working areas and the tasks of the employees as regards DMF-risk. Design improvements to reduce, as far as possible, environmental pollution are discussed.
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000032:analysis; D004126:Dimethylformamide / Q000032:analysis*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005559:Formamides / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012306:Risk; D013784:Textiles; D013997:Time Factors
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D005559:Formamides; D011140:Polyurethanes; D004126:Dimethylformamide; C002950:methylformamide