Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 81-304-1361, Robertson Paper Box Company, Monteville, Connecticut

摘要

The request concerned a recent occurrence of a fatal case of aplastic anemia among the workers and the possible association between that case and exposure to dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPGMME) in the U.V. wash solution in the color press area of the facility. The bulk samples of the wash solution contain 2-propanol, DPGMME, and a small amount of ethylene glycol monoethyl ether. No benzene was detected in any of the cleaning solutions being used in the plant. Although the etiology could not be precisely determined, exposure to dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether and/or ethylene glycol monethyl ether are suspected as the cause of these health effects. Recommendations to reduce exposure to these substances are found in the body of the full report.