Field application of evaluated methodology for determining 1,2-dibromoethane, EDB, in ambient air
Titel:
Field application of evaluated methodology for determining 1,2-dibromoethane, EDB, in ambient air
Auteur:
Mann, J. B. Freal, J. J. Enos, H. F. Danauskas, J. X.
Verschenen in:
Journal of environmental science and health. Part B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes
Paginering:
Jaargang 15 (1980) nr. 5 pagina's 529-543
Jaar:
1980
Inhoud:
EDB (ethylene dibromide) is of regulatory interest because it has cancer inducing properties and is a causative agent of aspermia. Previously evaluated methodology was used to determine the extent of exposure of workers to EDB in citrus fumigation stations and a warehouse used as a holding site before shipment. The purpose of this effort was to carry out environmental sampling, and to determine the exposure level of workers and related administrative personnel at two citrus fumigation centers and at a warehouse