Main Title |
Organic Solvent Use Study. |
Author |
Lee, B. B. ;
Wilkins, G. E. ;
Nichols, E. M. ;
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CORP Author |
Radian Corp., Austin, TX.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic Substances. |
Year Published |
1979 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-03-2776; EPA/560/12-79/002; |
Stock Number |
PB-301 342 |
Additional Subjects |
Organic solvents ;
Toxicology ;
Utilization ;
Manufacturing ;
Consumption ;
Toxicity ;
Exposure ;
Ranking ;
Molecular structure ;
Comparison ;
Public health ;
Tables(Data) ;
Inhalation ;
Toxic substances ;
Threshold limit values
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-301 342 |
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 |
245p |
Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to collect informaton about 34 large volume industrial organic solvents and to organize the information in a useful manner. Production, consumption, use, exposure and toxicological data collected were used to categorize and rank the solvents. Exposure and inhalation toxicity data were analyzed to provide indicators of solvents posing the greatest risk. The study concluded that twelve of the solvents studied may pose a potential risk. Further study of these solvents was recommended. The study also recommended that information regarding dermal absorption of potentially toxic chemicals be found in the literature or generated in the laboratory. Additionally, the study recommended that the Office of Toxic Substances consider a pilot program to assess the utility of future in-depth searches of the open literature. The study also recommended that Threshold Limit Values (TLV's) be established for solvents not already assigned TLV'S. Each solvent in the study was grouped according to use and basic chemical structure. Information about each solvent was listed in a series of 39 use category tables and 16 chemical structural category tables. Solvents were ranked according to total annual production and consumption, annual consumption as a solvent, inhalation and ingestion toxicity, and exposure potential. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1 Oct 79 |
Category Codes |
6T; 68; 57Y |
NTIS Prices |
PC A11/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
500/00 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323768838 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |