Feb 12, 2024 · About Solvents and Reproductive Health Key points Studies show that some solvents might cause birth defects, miscarriages, stillbirth, low birth weight, and preterm birth. …

Dec 10, 2024 · Examples of these chemicals include pesticides and organic solvents. How fast the skin absorbs chemicals depends largely on the outer layer of the skin called the stratum …

Common organic solvents are classified as aliphatic hydrocarbons, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, amines, esters, alcohols, aldehydes, and …

Apr 10, 2024 · Like with noise, hearing loss caused by ototoxic chemicals varies based on: How often you are exposed (exposure frequency). How much you are exposed (chemical …

Feb 21, 2025 · Dry cleaning solvents Perchloroethylene (PCE) is the most used solvent in dry cleaning facilities. PCE is also known as PERC, perchlor, and tetrachloroethene. Studies show …

Solvents, glues, spray paints, coatings, silicones, and other products contain normal (n-) hexane, a petroleum distillate and simple aliphatic hydrocarbon. n-Hexane is an isomer of hexane and …

Nov 19, 2024 · Disinfection of work tools, equipment, and work areas Contact with solvents Contact with monomers of epoxy resins and tacky surfaces or hardening agents (such as glue …

Apr 3, 2024 · Laboratories Clinical or research laboratory work can involve a wide range of chemicals such as solvents, formaldehyde, ionizing radiation, and infectious agents. Lab …

NIOSH considers PERC a potential human carcinogen. Controls To reduce exposure to drycleaning solvents, a comprehensive control approach should be followed involving …

Aug 12, 2024 · Healthcare workers may use hazardous chemicals to treat patients, clean and disinfect surfaces and medical instruments, and fix tissue specimens. These chemicals can …