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Air sampling and analysis in a rubber vulcanization area

S M Rappaport, D A Fraser

    American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
    |May 1, 1977
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    Air sampling in rubber vulcanization areas identified organic compounds like styrene and toluene. Concentrations of these and other substances ranged from 0.007 to 1.1 parts per million.

    Area of Science:

    • Industrial Hygiene
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Rubber vulcanization processes release various organic compounds into the air.
    • Monitoring workplace air quality is crucial for worker safety and regulatory compliance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify specific organic compounds in the air of a rubber vulcanization area.
    • To assess the levels of styrene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and 1,3-butadiene oligomers.

    Main Methods:

    • Air samples were collected using activated charcoal adsorbent tubes.
    • Organic compounds were desorbed using carbon disulfide.
    • Gas chromatography was employed for the quantitative analysis of collected substances.

    Main Results:

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    • Several organic compounds were successfully identified and quantified.
    • Concentrations of styrene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and 1,3-butadiene oligomers were measured.
    • Detected concentrations varied, ranging from 0.007 to 1.1 parts per million (ppm).

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully characterized the air composition in a rubber vulcanization environment.
    • Quantification of specific volatile organic compounds provides valuable data for exposure assessment.
    • Findings highlight the presence of key industrial chemicals, informing occupational health and safety measures.