Terpene exposure and respiratory effects among workers in Swedish joinery shops

Eriksson, Kåre; Levin, Jo; Sandström, Thomas; Lindström-Espeling, K; Linden, G. H. M. van der; Stjernberg, NL

doi:10.5271/sjweh.188

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“…Monoterpenes are also emitted by wood processing in sawmills 19) , joinery shops 20) and thermomechanical pulp plants 21) . High monoterpene concentrations of several to several tens ppmv were observed in these sites.…”

Section: Estimated Effects Of Monoterpenes In Greenhouses On Workersmentioning

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Workplace Concentrations and Exposure Assessment of Monoterpenes in Rosemary‐ and Lavender‐growing Greenhouses

Tani

Nozoe

2012

Journal of Occupational Health

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Workplace Concentrations and Exposure Assessment of Monoterpenes in Rosemary‐ and Lavender‐growing Greenhouses: Akira TANI, et al. Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Shizuoka— Objectives Monoterpenes can positively or negatively affect human health depending on their concentrations. To assess the atmospheric risk for greenhouse workers, monoterpene concentrations and personal exposure in herb‐growing greenhouses were measured. Methods Monoterpene concentrations in a commercial greenhouse, where rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) and lavender (Lavandula angustifolia L.) were grown in pots, were measured every 4 hours on 11 days spread across a year. In a small experimental greenhouse, typical horticultural tasks were conducted to determine the factors increasing monoterpene concentrations. Results Concentrations of α‐pinene, camphene, β‐pinene, limonene and cineole in the farmer's greenhouse were higher in winter than in summer because of longer ventilation periods of the greenhouse in summer. Further, the concentrations of these compounds were high (but <2 parts per billion in volume [ppbv]) when horticultural tasks were conducted inside the greenhouse. In a small experimental greenhouse, moving pots and cutting shoots increased ambient monoterpene concentrations to 10 ppbv. Spraying water also increased monoterpene concentrations but to a lesser extent. When performing tasks, greenhouse workers were exposed to monoterpene concentrations 2−3 times higher than the concentration in the ambient greenhouse air. Conclusions Our measurement results reveal that monoterpene emissions are stimulated by horticultural tasks, even by spraying water. Our calculation result suggests that if ventilation is limited, the concentrations can reach levels high enough to cause sensory irritation in greenhouse workers. Greenhouse workers should be cautious when performing tasks for hours in tightly closed herb‐growing greenhouses.

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Section: Estimated Effects Of Monoterpenes In Greenhouses On Workersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Workplace Concentrations and Exposure Assessment of Monoterpenes in Rosemary‐ and Lavender‐growing Greenhouses

Tani

Nozoe

2012

Journal of Occupational Health

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“…They may be associated with the development of contact dermatitis (allergic or non-allergic) [85]. Turpentine inhalation increased resistance of the upper airways and induced chronic irritation, but did not generate acute respiratory problems [86]. Foussereau [85] …”

Section: Beta-pinenesmentioning

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The essential oil of turpentine and its major volatile fraction (α- and β-pinenes): a review

Mercier¹,

Prost²,

Prost³

2009

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

147

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This paper provides a summary review of the major biological features concerning the essential oil of turpentine, its origin and use in traditional and modern medicine. More precisely, the safety of this volatile fraction to human health, and the medical, biological and environmental effects of the two major compounds of this fraction (α-and β-pinenes) have been discussed. Key words:Spirits of turpentine, α-pinene, β-pinene Received: July 1, 2009. Accepted : September 28, 2009. Address reprint request to B. Mercier, UPRES EA 4183 "Lipides & Signalisation Cellulaire", Faculté des Sciences de la Vie, Université de Bourgogne 6, Boulevard Gabriel, F-21000 Dijon (e-mail: beamercier@laposte.net). ORIGIN OF TURPENTINEThe term "essential oil of turpentine" designates the terpenic oil, obtained by hydrodistillation of the gem pine. It is also named the "spirits of turpentine", "pine tree terpenic", "pine oleoresin", "gum turpentine", "terpenes oil" or "turpentine from Bordeaux". Due to its pleasant fragrance, the terpenic oil is used in the pharmaceutical industry, perfume industry, food additives and other chemical industries (household cleaning products, paintings, varnishes, rubber, insecticides, etc.) [1]. TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND TURPENTINEThe eminent doctors of antiquity, Hippocrates, Dioscoride or Galien, used the terpenic oil for its properties against lung diseases and biliary lithiasis. In France, Thillenius, Pitcairn, Récamier and Martinet recommended it against the blennorrhoea and cystitis. Chaumeton, Peschiez, Kennedi, Mérat prescribed it against the neuralgias. It was also used in the treatment of rheumatism, sciatica, nephritis, drop, constipation and mercury salivation. Those scientists also recognized that the terpenic oil may be a booster at an average dose and may have a paralyzing activity at high doses. In Germany, (Rowachol and Rowatinex), Slovenia (Uroterp) and Poland (Terpichol and Terpinex), the traditional drugs for renal and hepatic diseases (especially against cholesterol stones in the gall bladder and the bile duct) contain α-and β-pinenes [2]. Modern phytotherapy describes the following properties of the terpenic oil: antiparasitic, analgesic, revulsive, disinfectant (external use); balsamic, active on bronchial secretion and pulmonary and genito-urinary tract infections, haemostatic, dissolving gallstones, diuretic, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, deworming, being an antidote for poisonings caused by phosphorus [3] and improving the ciliary and secretory activity in patients who present chronic obstructive bronchitis (internal use ) [4]. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE VOLATILE TURPENTINE FRACTIONThe most volatile components of turpentine are two terpenes: alpha (α) and beta (β) pinenes. They are the dominant odorous compounds emitted by trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses [25]. In the lower troposphere, and depending on the weather conditions at the top of the trees, these compounds can react with OH° radicals, ozone, NO 3 radical and O 2 . Indeed, the electric field in the canopy at...

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“…Prolonged exposure could probably also explain other symptoms such as allergic and non-allergic contact dermatitis, chronic impairment of lung function and airway irritation [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. Many other studies have dealt with the reactions of monoterpenes with oxidative agents such as O 3 , NO 2 and OH radical generating airborne particulate matter as well as secondary pollutants such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and acetone [19][20][21][22].…”

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Development and validation by accuracy profile of a method for the analysis of monoterpenes in indoor air by active sampling and thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Marlet

Lognay

2010

Talanta

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The technique of thermal desorption (TD)-GC/MS was evaluated for the measurement of monoterpenes in indoor air. The validation strategy was intentionally oriented towards routine use and the reliability of the method rather than extreme performance. For this reason, validation by accuracy profile was chosen. The accuracy profile procedure, which is based on the concept of total error (bias + standard deviation), guarantees that a known proportion of future results obtained with the method will be within acceptance limits. For all the compounds tested in the present study, α-pinene, α-terpineol, β-pinene, d-limonene, ∆ 3 -carene, camphene, 1,8-cineole, p-cymene, linalool, but not in the case of carvone, the accuracy profile procedure established that at least 95% of the future results obtained would be within the ±15% acceptance limits of the validated method over the whole defined concentration range. Other parameters, such as selectivity, recovery, repeatability, stability of the molecules of interest and the effect of temperature, were also determined. The performance of the described method was finally evaluated by the analysis of indoor air from new timber frame constructions.

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Terpene exposure and respiratory effects among workers in Swedish joinery shops

Cited by 58 publications

References 15 publications

Workplace Concentrations and Exposure Assessment of Monoterpenes in Rosemary‐ and Lavender‐growing Greenhouses

Workplace Concentrations and Exposure Assessment of Monoterpenes in Rosemary‐ and Lavender‐growing Greenhouses

The essential oil of turpentine and its major volatile fraction (α- and β-pinenes): a review

Development and validation by accuracy profile of a method for the analysis of monoterpenes in indoor air by active sampling and thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

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