In this study we have investigated the possibility of processing waste rubber gloves using pyrolysis. Y-zeolite catalyst was employed to upgrade the pyrolysis products to give higher yields of valuable aromatic compounds such as toluene and xylenes. The composition of the pyrolysis products was determined using gas chromatography with linked mass spectrometry (GC-MS), gas chromatograph equipped...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to present a rare case of allergic chelitis secondary to latex in an elderly diabetic patient. There are very few reported cases of allergic cheilitis in literature. Most of the reported cases of allergic chelitis were secondary to cosmetics, tooth pastes or impression materials. Few cases of rubber dam induced allergic cheilitis and stomatitis reported....

The prevalence of sensitization to natural rubber latex in the general population is around 1%. However, occupational latex allergy is considerably higher in people who work wearing latex gloves. Furthermore, almost 50% of these allergic patients also show hypersensitivity to some plant foods, especially chestnut, banana, and avocado, but also to kiwi, papaya, tomato and others. The name "latex...

Dermal exposure to skin irritants and contact allergens is frequent in hairdressing. Hair dyeing is popular today and involves exposure to highly potent contact allergens, such as p-phenylenediamine (PPD). Use of protective gloves to prevent contact with skin-damaging substances is essential. The aim of the present study was to determine the resistance to permeation by PPD, toluene-2,5-diamines...

We investigated the accumulation of pesticide residues on rubber latex gloves that are used by strawberry harvesters to protect their skin, reduce pesticide exposure and promote food safety. Gloves accumulated residues of 16 active ingredients including azoxystrobin, bifenthrin, boscalid, captan, cyprodinil, fenhexamid, fenpropathrin, fludioxonil, hexythiazox, malathion, methomyl, naled, propic...

Report of a case of erythema multiforme-like eruption due to the use of rubber gloves. After several complementary studies, including epicutaneous and skin prick tests, we concluded that the eruption was secondary to sensitization to carbamates and thiuram. The main differential diagnosis in this case was allergic contact dermatitis to latex in natural rubber gloves. This entity is less frequen...

To the Editor: Editor, I read the recent published work on glove removal method and distance with a great interest. Lai et al concluded that ‘‘The impact of the glove removal procedure and the distance to the bin in which used gloves are discarded should be taken into consideration on a daily basis’’. I would like to add somemore factors that are reported to be relating to the hand contaminatio...

Skin Irritations Irritant hand eczemas are local skin irritations caused by cleaning agents, frequent hand washing, inadequate hand drying, aggressive hand disinfection methods, glove powder, and the occlusive effect when wearing gloves. In the health sector, such hand eczemas are widespread with a prevalence of 23-44%, whereby the surgical and internal medicine areas are most commonly affected...

Introduction: Latex hypersensitivity is one of the problems in healthcare workers. This problem affects the productivity of the workers due to the hypersensitivity symptoms. In Dental Polyclinic USIM, there have been complaints by dental personnel regarding the usage of latex glove. However, there was no data that have been documented. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence o...