Health Hazard Evaluation Determination Report HE 79-18-627, Standard Folding Cartons, Inc., 85th Street and 27th Avenue, Jackson Heights, New York 11372

摘要

A literature review, environmental sampling, and a laboratory analysis were conducted, and employees were interviewed to determine exposure to chemical compounds at the bacon carton assembly line of Standard Folding Cartons, Inc., in Jackson Heights, New York. An unspecified number of employees had requested an evaluation on their own behalf. Based on the manufacturer's information and melted bulk sample analysis, the components of a hot wax used in processing were identified as paraffin wax (8002742), butylated hydroxytoluene (128370) (BHT), and a small amount of turpentine related solvents. Air samples revealed no trace of these components, or any organic chemical except trichloroethylene (79016) which was measured at 1.0 to 1.6 parts per million (ppm). The OSHA standard for this substance is 100ppm for an 8 hour time weighted average. The authors conclude that under these conditions, no hazard existed, and no recommendations were considered necessary.