Genetic effects associated with industrial chemicals.
Authors
Wagoner-JK; Infante-PF; Brown-DP
Source
Proceedings Conference on Women and the Workplace, June 17-19, 1976, Washington, DC. Bingham E, ed. Washington, DC: Society for Occupational and Environmental Health, 1977 Apr; :100-113
Abstract
The mutagenic effects of occupational exposure to industrial chemicals are reviewed. Evidence about the toxicity of vinyl- chloride (75014) (VC) is summarized. The carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of VC is described. The need to investigate the chlorinated hydrocarbons that are structurally similar to VC is emphasized. Genetic effects in humans following occupational exposure to chloroprene (126998) are considered. Sociologic aspects of mutagenic exposures in the workplace also are discussed.
Keywords
Organic-compounds; Mutagenesis; Vinyl-plastics; Industrial-hygiene; Genetic-disorders
Document Type
Conference/Symposia Proceedings
Source Name
Proceedings Conference on Women and the Workplace, June 17-19, 1976, Washington, D. C., Eula Bingham, editor; pages 100-113, 38 references
