Health hazard evaluation report HETA 80-008-1546, BASF Wyandotte Corporation, Rensselaer, New York

Technical Report · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6300025

Gordon, J E; Taylor, P; Hearn, S; Halperin, W

A health hazard evaluation at BASF Wyandotte Corporation (SIC-2810, SIC-2820, SIC-2880, SIC-2870), Rensselaer, New York was conducted. The evaluation was requested by a union representative because of adverse pregnancy outcomes among workers involved in the manufacture of 3,5-dinitro-N-4N-4-dipropylsulfanilamide (19044883) (oryzalin). All persons employed from January 1, 1972 through December 31, 1980 were identified from company records. Birth, fetal, and death records were obtained from the State of New York. The authors conclude that workers who were involved in manufacturing oryzalin sired offspring having an unusual cluster of birth defects, especially those of the heart. Whether these were the result of occupational exposure cannot be decisively determined. Implementing proper engineering and work practice controls is recommended.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6300025
• Report Number(s): PB-86-105343/XAB; HETA-80-008-1546
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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