Health Hazard Evaluation Determination Report No. 77-8-422, Borden Chemical Company, Columbus Coated Fabric Division, Columbus, Ohio

摘要

A health hazard investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 6-8, 1977 at the Columbus Coated Fabric Division of the Borden Chemical Company in Columbus, Ohio, a facility engaged in the manufacture of vinyl coated cloth used for wall coverings and in the automobile industry for making seat covers. The survey regarded possible exposure of workers to neurotoxins. Environmental sampling, medical evaluation by interviews of 57 of the 63 'affected' employees, observations of work practices, and evaluation of ventilation controls lead to the conclusion that exposures of employees to methyl butyl ketone (591786), methyl ethyl ketone (78933), and methyl isobutyl ketone (108101) were not toxic under the conditions prevailing at the time of the survey. Recommendations are offered to help ensure a continuing safe and healthful work environment.