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Occupational skin hazards from synthetic plastics

A Tosti1, L Guerra, C Vincenzi

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy.

Toxicology and Industrial Health
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Occupational contact dermatitis is frequently caused by epoxy and acrylic resins. Sensitization is due to uncured components or additives in these widely used industrial and household materials.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Health
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Epoxy and acrylic resins are prevalent in industrial and household settings.
  • These resins are significant causes of occupational contact dermatitis.
  • Sensitization arises from uncured oligomers in epoxy resins and unpolymerized monomers or additives in acrylics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and sources of occupational contact sensitization to epoxy and acrylic resins.
  • To identify specific industries and products associated with these sensitizations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of occupational contact dermatitis cases.
  • Identification of causative agents (epoxy or acrylic resin systems and additives).
  • Documentation of patient exposure sources and industries.

Main Results:

  • 39 cases of occupational allergic contact dermatitis to epoxy resin systems were identified between 1984 and 1992.
  • 11 cases of occupational contact sensitization to acrylic compounds were identified in the same period.
  • Electronics industry, paint, and glue activities were primary sources for epoxy sensitization.
  • Dental materials and anaerobic sealants were key sources for acrylate sensitization.

Conclusions:

  • Epoxy and acrylic resins, along with their additives, are significant occupational sensitizers.
  • Awareness and control measures are crucial in high-risk industries like electronics, paint, glue, dental, and sealant applications.
  • Understanding the specific sensitizing agents and exposure routes is vital for prevention.

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