Rubber factories, airborne

Baranski B, Palus J, Rogaczewska T, et al. 1992. Correlation between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons concentration and airborne particle mutagenicity in the rubber factory. Pol J Occup Med Environ Health 5(4) 357-362. 

In recent years, the use of solvent-borne adhesives has been seriously restricted. Solvents are, in general, volatile, flammable and toxic. Further, solvent may react with other airborne contaminants contributing to smog formation and workplace exposure. These arguments have limited the use of solvent-bome adhesives by different national and European regulations. Although solvent recovery systems and afterburners can be effectively attached to ventilation equipment, many factories are switching to the use of water-borne rubber adhesives, hot melts or 100% solids reactive systems, often at the expense of product performance or labour efficiency. 

Uses/Sources. Research chemical impurity in herbicides treflan, isopropalin, and triflu-ralin contaminant in wastewater from chemical factories and production of cheese and brandy and other liquors. AT-nitrosamines are frequently produced during rubber processing and may be airborne in the workplace. 

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