Toxicology of Fluoroplastics

A number of measures can be taken to rednce and control the exposnre of personnel to monomers and decomposition products during the processing of flnoroplastics. These inclnde ventilation, spillage cleanup, equipment cleannp, proper maintenance, and elimination of fire hazard. The personnel involved in the processing should wear protective clothing, should maintain strict personal hygiene, and should be made aware of incompatibility of specific materials [5]. 

Processing and fabrication to finished prodncts may be hazardous because often very high processing temperatnres are nsed. Depending on the specific process, fumes may not be present in the amounts to affect personnel, but protection, such as protective clothing and gloves should be worn. 

Polymer Maximum Continuous-Use Temperature, °C Typical Processing Temperature, °C 

Source The Guide to Safe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins, The Society of Plastics Industry, Inc., 1998 (With permission).  

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Flygienists or National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 

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