Environmental Investigation of a Plant for the Production of Synthetic Detergent and Abrasive Soap

Dust exposures in a synthetic detergent and abrasive soap factory were studied. High concentrations of respirable dusts were found. Cases of silicosis and silicotuberculosis were found among the workers. No practical method could be thought of to decrease the silica-containing dust in the abrasive s...

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Published in:The Annals of occupational hygiene 1967-01, Vol.10 (1), p.51-56
Main Authors: Abdel Salam, M. S., El-Samra, G. H., El-Alamy, M. A., Gomaa, T. M.
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Language:English
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Summary:Dust exposures in a synthetic detergent and abrasive soap factory were studied. High concentrations of respirable dusts were found. Cases of silicosis and silicotuberculosis were found among the workers. No practical method could be thought of to decrease the silica-containing dust in the abrasive soap department with the existing layout of the machinery. The production of abrasive soap had to be stopped. A closed system, with effective dust control devices, is now being designed. Proper ventilation of the plant for synthetic detergent was suggested.
ISSN:0003-4878
1475-3162
DOI:10.1093/annhyg/10.1.51