Endotoxins in cotton: washing effects and size distribution

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.4700040405· OSTI ID:5586560

Olenchock, S A; Mull, J C; Jones, W G

Endotoxin contamination was measured in washed and unwashed cottons from three distinct growing areas, California, Mississippi, and Texas. The data show differences in endotoxin contamination based upon the geographic source of the cotton. It is also shown that washing bulk cotton before the carding process results in lower endotoxin in the cotton dust. Washing conditions can affect the endotoxin levels, and all size fractions of the airborne dust contain quantifiable endotoxin contamination. Endotoxin analyses provide a simple and reliable method for monitoring the cleanliness of cotton or airborne cotton dusts.

• Research Organization: Division of Respiratory Disease Studies, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia
• OSTI ID: 5586560
• Journal Information: Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States), Vol. 4:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
COTTON
TOXICITY
DUSTS
ENDOTOXINS
WASHING
ANTIGENS
CLEANING
MATERIALS
TOXIC MATERIALS
TOXINS
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