Health and Safety Executive

Controlling isocyanate exposure in MVR - biological monitoring

Exposure to isocyanates contained in vehicle spray paints has been the biggest cause of occupational asthma in the UK for more than a decade. A number of substitute materials have been suggested but any substance that possesses similar reactive properties is likely to have adverse effects on humans.

Read SIM 03/2008/11: Controlling isocyanates exposure in MVR in full


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