Safety standards for occupational exposure to dichloromethane

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-2300(83)90038-7· OSTI ID:5271727

Skrabalak, D S; Babish, J G

The toxic effects of dichloromethane (DCM) are reviewed. Human dose-response data, tolerance levels, and the effects of physical exercise and smoking on DCM toxicity are reported. Finally, occupational exposure, current NIOSH (1976) recommendations, and the consequences of ill-health as they pertain to DCM in the workplace are discussed.

• Research Organization: Department of Preventive Medicine, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca
• OSTI ID: 5271727
• Journal Information: Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol.; (United States), Vol. 3:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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