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J Nielsen1, C Fåhraeus, I Bensryd

  • 1Department of Occupational Medicine, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
|January 1, 1989
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Workers exposed to PVC thermal degradation products (PTDP) and phthalic acid esters (PAE) reported more eye and upper airway symptoms. However, no significant effects on small airways were detected in this study.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) processing involves exposure to thermal degradation products (PTDP) and phthalic acid esters (PAE).
  • Potential health effects of these exposures, particularly on the respiratory system, require investigation in occupational settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the health effects of occupational exposure to PTDP and PAE in PVC processing plant workers.
  • To investigate potential impacts on respiratory symptoms, asthma, bronchial hyperreactivity, and small airways function.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 20 exposed PVC machine attendants/calender operators and 19 unexposed control workers.
  • Evaluated symptoms, work-related asthma, nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity, spirometry (VC, FEV1, FEF50, FEF75), and volume of trapped gas (VTG) before and after methacholine inhalation.

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  • Measured IgG levels against phthalic anhydride to assess sensitization.

    • Main Results:

    • Exposed workers reported significantly more eye and upper airway symptoms compared to controls.
    • Two exposed workers (10%) developed mild work-related asthma, and five (25%) showed nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity.
    • One exposed subject had elevated IgG against phthalic anhydride, suggesting sensitization is possible.
    • No significant differences in spirometry or VTG were observed between exposed and control groups, indicating no detectable effects on small airways.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational exposure to PTDP and PAE in PVC processing is associated with increased upper respiratory and eye symptoms.
    • While sensitization to phthalic anhydride can occur, PTDP and PAE did not demonstrate significant adverse effects on small airways function in this cohort.
    • Further research may be needed to fully elucidate long-term respiratory health impacts in this occupational group.