[Epoxy in occupational environment--an old acquaintance in a new dress].
This article describes a cluster of epoxy related contact dermatitis in a glassfibre reinforcement plant, using mostly preimpregnated epoxylaminate (Pre-Preg), but also fluid epoxy-products. An occupational medical and dermatological examination revealed nine of 26 cases as allergic contact eczema, 14 as toxic epoxyrelated eczema and three cases of other non-occupationally related skin diseases. The plant uses seven different epoxyresins with 15 epoxyhardeners. Preventive measures were gradually improved, but even then it was difficult to rule the production into safe procedures with this potent allergen used in large scale production of windmill wings.
Haahr
J P
JP
Herning Centralsygehus, arbejdsmedicinsk klinik.
Rasmussen
K
K
Dam
L
L
Kaaber
K
K
Nielsen
A O
AO
D003718:Denmark; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004852:Epoxy Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans
D004852:Epoxy Compounds; D004853:Epoxy Resins