Prediction of organic solvents emission during technological processes

2 PREDICTION OF ORGANIC SOLVENTS EMISSION DURING TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES 

Central Institute for Labor Protection, Warsaw, Poland 

The concentration of toxic substances in air during technological process is very important factor for occupational safety. Typical examples of processes, which have the potential to harm workers, are metal degreasing, painting, and wood impregnation. 

Depending on the process used the operation may pose no risk to the worker or be a serious occupational hazard. Similarly environmental emissions may be negligible or of serious concern. 

We have selected metal degreasing as a representative example to demonstrate how the method may be applied. 

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