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The Occupational Exposure Level of 1, 2-Dichloroethane in an EM Preparation laboratory

Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong

W.T. Cheng

Safety Inspector, Safety Office, University of Hong Kong

The toxicity of 1, 2-Dichloroethane, DCE, toxicity was measured in an Electron-Microscopy (EM) preparation laboratory by Gas Chromatography. Although the personal exposure of the worker to DCE has not exceeded the occupational exposure limits, the exposure level was quite close to the short-term exposure limit. Owing to the carcinogenic potential and low exposure limits of DCE, it is suggested that a closed controlled-environment would be useful in reducing the exposure level of DCE.

The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 111, No. 5, 169 (1991)
DOI: 10.1177/146642409111100504


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