Risk of occupational intoxication due to trichloroethvlene in grease removal operations in the county of S. Paulo, Brazil

Authors

  • Herbert M. A. Stettiner Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Saúde Ambiental
  • Jorge da Rocha Gomes Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Saúde Ambiental
  • Sérgio Colacioppo Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Saúde Ambiental

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101977000300011

Keywords:

Trichloroethylene poisoning, Industrial medicine, Occupational diseases

Abstract

The toxic effects of trichloroethylene (TRI) vapors are explained. The TRI vapors have been determined in the air of workingplaces where the liquid is used to remove oil and grease from metal surfaces. Its metabolites, tricehorocetic acid and trichloroethanol have been determined in the urine of exposed persons. The TRI vapors concentrations and urinary TCA resuts confirm the potential danger represented by the use of trichloroethylene in decreasing processes.

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Published

1977-09-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (1977)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Stettiner, H. M. A., Gomes, J. da R., & Colacioppo, S. (1977). Risk of occupational intoxication due to trichloroethvlene in grease removal operations in the county of S. Paulo, Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 11(3), 395-404. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101977000300011