Neuropathy associated with chronic low level exposure to n-hexane

Journal Article · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Clin. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3109/15563658108990277· OSTI ID:5472975

Ruff, R L; Petito, C K; Acheson, L S

Concentrations of n-hexane greater than the threshold limit value (TLV) of 500 ppm are known to produce peripheral neuropathy. This report describes the case of a worker who developed peripheral neuropathy, with a histologic pattern characteristic of n-hexane toxicity, after chronic on-the-job exposure to n-hexane at concentrations less than 450 ppm. We suggest that the current TLV for n-hexane be reevaluated.

• OSTI ID: 5472975
• Journal Information: Clin. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 18:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
HEXANE
TOXICITY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
HEALTH HAZARDS
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATION
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
PERSONNEL
RECOMMENDATIONS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SENSITIVITY
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HYDROCARBONS
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SAFETY
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