Epoxy Resins

Jolanki, R; Kanerva, L; Estlander, Tuula

doi:10.1007/978-3-662-07677-4_73

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“…Prevention by avoidance of contact with epoxy powders is the best course for maintaining a healthy workforce. 10,11 The three reports of rash related to powder coating are consistent with health effects that may occur with exposure to epoxy powder. The solid powder used at Jostens contains epoxy resins of a higher molecular weight than liquid epoxy formulations used in many industries.…”

Section: Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 58%

“…9 However, there is ample evidence that allergic reactions can be caused by epoxy powders. 10,11 Consequently, although the p.n.o.r. criterion may be legally applicable, the p.n.o.r.…”

Section: Epoxy Powdermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several of these chemicals can induce skin irritation allergic dermatitis, urticaria, irritant dermatitis, skin photosensitivity, or bronchial asthma. 10,14 Sensitization may occur to more than one compound: in a study of patients who had been diagnosed with allergy to epoxy resin compounds, skin tests revealed that 30% were sensitive to more than one of three main epoxy resin compound groups: resins, hardeners, and reactive diluents. 10 It is important to note that once a worker has become sensitized even a minimal exposure is sufficient to cause symptoms.…”

Section: Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-98-0117-2719, Jostens, Incorporated, Denton, Texas.

1999

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This Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) report and any recommendations made herein are for the specific facility evaluated and may not be universally applicable. Any recommendations made are not to be considered as final statements of NIOSH policy or of any agency or individual involved.Additional HHE reports are available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports This Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) report and any recommendations made herein are for the specific facility evaluated and may not be universally applicable. Any recommendations made are not to be considered as final statements of NIOSH policy or of any agency or individual involved.Additional HHE reports are available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports This Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) report and any recommendations made herein are for the specific facility evaluated and may not be universally applicable. Any recommendations made are not to be considered as final statements of NIOSH policy or of any agency or individual involved. applicable. Any recommendations made are not to be considered as final statements of NIOSH policy or of any agency or individual involved.Additional HHE reports are available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports ii PREFACEThe Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch of NIOSH conducts field investigations of possible health hazards in the workplace. These investigations are conducted under the authority of Section 20(a)(6) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 669(a)(6) which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, following a written request from any employer or authorized representative of employees, to determine whether any substance normally found in the place of employment has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations as used or found.The Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch also provides, upon request, technical and consultative assistance to Federal, State, and local agencies; labor; industry; and other groups or individuals to control occupational health hazards and to prevent related trauma and disease. Mention of company names or products does not constitute endorsement by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Copies of this report have been sent to employee and management representatives at Jostens and the OSHA Regional Office. This report is not copyrighted and may be freely reproduced. Single copies of this report will be available for a period of three years from the date of this report. To expedite your request, include a self-addressed mailing label along with your written request to: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND AVAILABILITY OF REPORT SUMMARYOn February 17, 1998, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a confidential employee request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) at the Denton, Texas, facility of Jostens, a jewelry manufacturer. The requesters expressed concern for possible health effects associated with a newly-instituted powder coating process and related finishing operations. NIOSH...

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Section: Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 58%

“…9 However, there is ample evidence that allergic reactions can be caused by epoxy powders. 10,11 Consequently, although the p.n.o.r. criterion may be legally applicable, the p.n.o.r.…”

Section: Epoxy Powdermentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-98-0117-2719, Jostens, Incorporated, Denton, Texas.

1999

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“…Jordan [1975] reported that 5 people developed allergic contact dermatitis to component(s) used in a commercial adhesive tape, of which 2 were strongly positive to HPA. Jolanki et al [1995] reported that a patient who was occupationally exposed and sensitized to BIS-GA (2,2-bis[4-(2-dydroxy-3-acryloxypropoxy) phenyl]-propane), 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), and tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TRPGDA) may have developed cross-sensitiziation to HPA.…”

Section: Immune-mediated Responses (Sk: Sen)mentioning

confidence: 99%

NIOSH skin notation (SK) profile: 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate (HPA) [CAS No. 999-61-1].

Hudson¹,

Dotson²

2017

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“…Avoidance of contact with epoxy powders is the best course for preventing sensitization. 5,6 There are no established occupational health exposure criteria for epoxy powders.…”

Section: Epoxy Powder Paintmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-97-0242-2725, Delphi Chassis Systems, Dayton, Ohio.

1999

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Epoxy Resins

Cited by 37 publications

References 165 publications

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-98-0117-2719, Jostens, Incorporated, Denton, Texas.

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-98-0117-2719, Jostens, Incorporated, Denton, Texas.

NIOSH skin notation (SK) profile: 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate (HPA) [CAS No. 999-61-1].

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-97-0242-2725, Delphi Chassis Systems, Dayton, Ohio.

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