Use of PTFE tape--a hazard for smokers?
Although smoking cigarettes contaminated with PTFE is a well-known cause of polymer fume fever, the use of PTFE tape is seen as safe even in smokers. We report a case of polymer fume fever in a fitter using threadseal tape who rolled his own cigarettes.
Occupational Health Department, Wellcome Foundation Ltd, Beckenham, Kent, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012907:Smoking
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene