Open AccessExposure to hexahydrophthalic and methylhexahydrophthalic anhydrides - dose-response for sensitization and airway effects
Author(s) -
Jörn Nielsen,
Hans Welinder,
Bo Jönsson,
Anna Axmon,
Lars Rylander,
Staffan Skerfving
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.621
Subject(s) - radioallergosorbent test , immunoglobulin e , urine , sensitization , atopy , medicine , allergy , spirometry , immunology , nose , asthma , trimellitic anhydride , antibody , chemistry , surgery , polymer chemistry
This study clarified the exposure-response relationships for the organic acid anhydrides (OAA) hexahydrophthalic (HHPA) and methylhexahydrophthalic (MHHPA) anhydrides and the development of specific immunoglobulin (IG) E and G antibodies and work-related symptoms.