Health Hazard Evaluation Report No. HETA 80-144-1109, Film Processing Industry, Hollywood, California

摘要

Based on the environmental sample results during the dates of the study, overexposures to methyl chloroform, acetone, dioxane, perchloroethylene, methylene chloride, and acetic acid did not occur at Technicolor and Movielab. Although formaldehyde levels in general did not exceed CAL/OSHA standards, a potential health hazard may have existed since NIOSH recommends maintaining formaldehyde levels at the lowest feasible limit based on evidence of carcinogenicity. The group exposed to final products reported a combination of sensitization and direct irritant effect on eyes and the upper respiratory system, probably as a result of residual formaldehyde on the films.