Main Title |
Health assessment document for phosgene. |
Author |
Hajjar, N. P. ;
Rothwell, C. E. ;
Alexander, C. ;
Borghi, L. ;
Shacter, B.
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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
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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
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EHAM |
RA1247.P4 EPA-600 8-86-022A |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
04/29/2016 |
EJED |
EPA/600/8-86/022A |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
01/01/1988 |
EKBD |
EPA-600/8-86-022A |
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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 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
01/28/1989 |
ERAD |
EPA 600-8-86-022A |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
02/14/2013 |
ESAD |
EPA 600-8-86-022A |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
NTIS |
PB87-147039 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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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." |