A Case of Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to PVC Hose
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A case of occupational allergic contact dermatitis due to PVC hose.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is made by polymerizing vinyl chloride monomer and is a plastic that softens on heating. The addition of a small amount (<5%) of plasticizer produces a hard PVC, whereas the addition of 30 to 50% plasticizer results in a soft PVC. Soft PVC is used to make several products, including chemical shoes, cables, gloves, hoses, and film. The principal component of PVC hose is ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Occupational Health
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1341-9145,1348-9585
DOI: 10.1539/joh.n7015