Acute effects of some volatile organic compounds emitted from water-based paints

Ernstgård, L; Löf, A; Wieslander, G; Norbäck, D; Johanson, G

HERO ID

992939

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2007

Language

English

PMID

17693786

HERO ID 992939
In Press No
Year 2007
Title Acute effects of some volatile organic compounds emitted from water-based paints
Authors Ernstgård, L; Löf, A; Wieslander, G; Norbäck, D; Johanson, G
Journal Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Volume 49
Issue 8
Page Numbers 880-889
Abstract Acute effects during controlled exposure to some of the volatile organic compounds emitted from water-based paints were evaluated.<br /><br /> Healthy volunteers (10 atopics, 10 nonatopics, and 10 painters) were exposed to a mixture of propyleneglycol, texanol, diethyleneglycol monoethylether, diethyleneglycol monobutyl ether, and dipropyleneglycol monomethyl ether at a total concentration of 35 mg/m3 (G), a mixture of G and ammonia (15 mg/m3) (GA), and clean air (C).<br /><br /> Subjective ratings of irritation in eyes, nose, throat, and dyspnea were significantly higher during the G and GA conditions, when compared with during the C condition. Nasal mucosal swelling was observed after G but not after GA exposure. No effects of the exposure on the pulmonary function, markers of inflammation in nasal lavages, and renal function in urine were seen.<br /><br /> Exposure to G and GA caused mild irritation in eyes, nose, and airways.
Doi 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181161ced
Pmid 17693786
Wosid WOS:000248772000009
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