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RECORD NUMBER: 421 OF 826

Main Title Health assessment document for phosgene.
Author Hajjar, N. P. ; Rothwell, C. E. ; Alexander, C. ; Borghi, L. ; Shacter, B.
CORP Author United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Health and Environmental Assessment.; Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Health and Environmental Assessment.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office,
Year Published 1986
Report Number EPA/600/8-86/022A
Stock Number PB87-147039
OCLC Number 15586266
Subjects Hazardous wastes ; Phosgene
Additional Subjects Hazardous wastes ; Phosgene ; Environmental surveys ; Hazardous materials ; Toxicology ; Assessments ; Concentration(Composition) ; Exposure ; Epidemiology ; Chemical properties ; Physical properties ; Laboratory animals ; Health risks ; Toxic substances ; Occupational safety and health
Internet Access
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EHAM  RA1247.P4 EPA-600 8-86-022A Region 1 Library/Boston,MA 04/29/2016
EJED  EPA/600/8-86/022A OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC 01/01/1988
EKBD  EPA-600/8-86-022A Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC 01/01/1988
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 600-8-86-022A Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD  EPA 600-8-86-022A AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 01/28/1989
ERAD  EPA 600-8-86-022A Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA 02/14/2013
ESAD  EPA 600-8-86-022A Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA 03/23/2010
NTIS  PB87-147039 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 1 volume (various pagings) ; 28 cm
Abstract
Phosgene is primarily manufactured for the synthesis of isocyanate-based polymers, carbonic acid esters, and acid chlorides. Ambient and indoor air concentrations of phosgene are produced by direct emissions during its manufacture, handling, and use; thermal decomposition of chlorinated hydrocarbons; and photochemical oxidation of chloroethylenes in the air. The effects of acute inhalation exposure are primarily respiratory, causing pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary edema, and possibly death due to paralysis of the respiratory center as a result of anoxia. Limited epidemiology studies indicate no increase in the incidence of cancers among workers chronically exposed to phosgene. No definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding possible teratogenic, reproductive, carcinogenic, or mutagenic effects of phosgene exposure because adequate studies have not been performed.
Notes
"Review draft." "Do not cite or quote." Preliminary draft. "August 1986." Includes bibliographical references (pages 5-10-5-12). "EPA/600/8-86/022A."