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Exposure assessment and hazard evaluation of a polyoxyalkylene glycol aerosol released from a non-CFC mobile air-conditioning system.

Author(s) : CHAN T. L., OLSON M. J., BAKER J. A., FARLEY D. L., HUTCHINS H. F.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A study was done on the health risk of accidental exposure to one of the polymers used for compressor lubrication with R134a, i.e., a polyoxyalkylene glycol aerosol containing an ethylene oxide copolymer and propylene oxide. Four worst exposure scenarios were considered.

Details

Original title: Exposure assessment and hazard evaluation of a polyoxyalkylene glycol aerosol released from a non-CFC mobile air-conditioning system.
Record ID : 1997-2756
Languages: English
Source: Am. ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. - vol. 56 - n. 9
Publication date: 1995/09
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Indexing

Themes: HFCs;
Lubricants;
Mobile air conditioning;
Containment, refrigerant charge reduction
Keywords: R134a; Safety; Car; Lubricant; Aerosol; Substitute; Health; Polymer; Mixture; Hygiene; Leakage; Refrigerant; Air conditioning