Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: Personal environmental monitoring of airborne CS(2) and 2-thiothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid ( TTCA) levels in post-shift urine were determined for sixty-five rayon workers. The personal factors affecting the CS(2)-TTCA relationship were measured by questionnaire and dermatological diagnosis. RESULTS: In simple linear regression analyses, we found shower right after work, respirator, gloves, apron, and skin disease were significantly associated with U- TTCA levels among all personal factors. Skin disease was, however, the only personal factor that remained significant throughout multivariate linear regression analyses. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the personal factor like host's skin disease was found to possibly affect the relations of U- TTCA to the occupational exposure to CS(2). The skin exposure to CS(2) for those who have skin problems on the sites possibly or potentially exposed to CS(2) in the occupational environment such as in the rayon manufacturing process is noteworthy. Workers with susceptible skins should either be assigned to work in areas without contacting hazardous materials directly or required to wear appropriately protective clothing.
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Authors | Tzu-Chieh Chou, Tung-Sheng Shih, Hamm-Min Sheu, Shu-Ju Chang, Chin-Chang Huang, Ho-Yuan Chang |
Journal | The Science of the total environment
(Sci Total Environ)
Vol. 322
Issue 1-3
Pg. 51-62
(Apr 25 2004)
ISSN: 0048-9697 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 15081737
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Biomarkers
- Thiazoles
- Thiazolidines
- 2-thioxo-4-thiazolidinecarboxylic acid
- Cellulose
- rayon, purified
- Carbon Disulfide
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Topics |
- Administration, Cutaneous
- Adult
- Biomarkers
(analysis)
- Carbon Disulfide
(analysis)
- Cellulose
- Chemical Industry
- Female
- Humans
- Hygiene
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Occupational Exposure
- Protective Clothing
- Skin Diseases
(complications)
- Thiazoles
(urine)
- Thiazolidines
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