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Special occupational hazard review with control recommendations for ethylene thiourea.

Authors
Gregory-AR
Source
Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No. 79-109, 1978 Oct; :1-76
Link
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/79-109/
NIOSHTIC No.
00108446
Abstract
Hazards associated with occupational exposure to ethylene-thiourea (96457) (ETU) are reviewed. The chemical and physical properties of ETU are described and worker exposures during manufacture, production, and application are discussed. The extent of occupational exposure to ETU is assessed. The biological effects of ETU are reviewed based on laboratory animal studies. The potential effects of ETU on humans are also considered. The author concludes that ETU is a potential carcinogen and teratogen. Recommendations include worker education regarding the hazards of ETU, use of EUT in encapsulated forms, proper labeling of ETU, and the use of sanitary practices in the workplace.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; NIOSH-Criteria-Document; Workplace-studies; Industrial-processes; Air-contamination; Control-methods; Safety-practices; Industrial-hygiene
CAS No.
96-45-7
Publication Date
19781001
Document Type
Numbered Publication; Criteria Document
Fiscal Year
1979
NTIS Accession No.
PB82-111840
NTIS Price
A06
Identifying No.
DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No. 79-109
NIOSH Division
DCDSD
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
MD
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