Industrial-hygiene walk-through survey report of Dow Chemical, USA Allyn's Point Plant, Gales Ferry, Connecticut

Technical Report · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:6991332

Roberts, D R; Krishnan, E R

The purpose of the survey was to obtain information on the SB latex production process and assess the potential for occupational exposure to 1,3-butadiene. The information will be used in determining the suitability of inclusion of the facility in an in-depth survey regarding the substance. The Allyn's Point Plant employs 164 people; 33 work in the SB latex area where 1,3-butadiene is used. The weighted mean 8-hour time-weighted average for 93 samples was 0.25 ppm. The results of the NIOSH analysis of bulk samples of SB latex were nondetectable. The level of detection was 0.04 ng/mg by weight. Based on a review of historical industrial-hygiene data provided by Dow showing detectable 1,3-butadiene exposures for two job classifications, it is the decision of NIOSH to include Dow as a candidate for an in-depth industrial hygiene survey.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6991332
• Report Number(s): PB-86-246949/XAB; IWS-147.36
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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