Letter to the Editor on “Chrysotile and rock wool fibers induce chromosome aberrations and DNA damage in V79 lung fibroblast cells”

Hadley, John G.; Crane, Angus E.

doi:10.1007/s11356-018-1210-4

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“…Recently, using a comet assay, Chinese researchers have shown that synthetic mineral fibers may be cytotoxic, although to a lesser extent than chrysotile asbestos [20]. Chinese studies have been evaluated by other scientists [21,22]. Grieve [21] considered them important fibers is mechanical action, and irritation of the skin and mucosa, characteristic of a foreign body.…”

Section: Identification Of the Main Occupational Hazards Posed By Minmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Occupational risk resulting from exposure to mineral wool when installing insulation in buildings

Kupczewska-Dobecka

Konieczko

Czerczak

2020

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Mineral wool is widely used for thermal and sound insulation. The subject of the study is to identify hazards for employees resulting from exposure to mineral wool, when it is used to insulate buildings, and to assess the risk arising from this exposure. When installing mineral wool insulation, respirable mineral fibers, dust, and volatile organic compounds may pose a hazard at workplaces. Based on the results of concentration measurements, it was assessed that the probability of adverse health effects related to the work of insulation installers, resulting from exposure to mineral wool fibers, is low, but for dust associated with exposure, an average health risk was estimated. An additional threat may be the sensitizing effect of substances used as binders and additives improving the utility properties of mineral wool, for example, phenol formaldehyde resins. The paper also contains some information on the labeling of mineral wool; this is very important because the label allows downstream users to recognize mineral wools, the composition and properties of which cause that they are not classified as carcinogens.

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Section: Identification Of the Main Occupational Hazards Posed By Minmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The long-term retention of synthetic vitreous fibers in the lung can lead to their transformation, e.g., dissolution and cracking, which reduce their biological activity. Moreover, the fibers preparation, as described in the article, raises serious concerns [22].…”

Section: Other Hazardsmentioning

confidence: 99%