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Exposure-response relationship between styrene exposure and central nervous functions.

H Härkönen, K Lindström, A M Seppäläinen

    Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
    |March 1, 1978
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    Occupational styrene exposure can cause central nervous system dysfunction. Higher exposure levels correlated with abnormal electroencephalograms and impaired visuomotor and psychomotor performance in male workers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurotoxicology
    • Occupational Health
    • Environmental Medicine

    Background:

    • Styrene is a common industrial chemical with potential neurotoxic effects.
    • Understanding the dose-response relationship between styrene exposure and central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction is crucial for worker safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between occupational styrene exposure and the prevalence of CNS dysfunction symptoms and signs.
    • To establish exposure-response relationships using urinary mandelic acid levels as a biomarker.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical, neurophysiological (electroencephalogram), and psychological examinations were conducted on 98 male workers occupationally exposed to styrene.
    • Urinary mandelic acid concentrations were measured weekly for five weeks to quantify exposure intensity.

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  • Comparison was made with unexposed reference groups.

    • Main Results:

    • No direct exposure-response relationship was found for general health symptoms, though the exposed group reported more symptoms.
    • Abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) rates increased from 10% to 30% with urinary mandelic acid levels exceeding 700 mg/l (approx. 30 ppm 8-h TWA).
    • Visuomotor accuracy declined significantly above 800 mg/l, with further decrements in visuomotor and psychomotor performance above 1,200 mg/l (approx. 55 ppm 8-h TWA).

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational styrene exposure is associated with CNS dysfunction, particularly evident in EEG abnormalities and impaired cognitive and motor functions at higher exposure levels.
    • Urinary mandelic acid serves as a useful biomarker for assessing styrene exposure and its neurotoxicological impact.