Investigation on the exposure of hairdressers to chemical agents

摘要

Concentrations of compounds released from hairdressing products such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, propane, butane, volatile organic compounds, and dust particles were measured in hairdressing salons. Whjen compared with general accepted standards for the work place (threshold limit values, TLVs), the probability to exceed these limits is small even in "worst case" situations. Odour thresholds are exceeded of compounds such as ethanol and ammonia. The comfort limit of 1200 μL/L CO_2 is exceeded in the winter season in the investigated naturally ventilated salons due to insufficient ventilation, especially on busy days (Fridays and saturdays). CO_2 concentrations of up to 2600 μKL/L were measured.