Use of PTFE tape: a hazard for smokers?

Although smoking cigarettes contaminated with PTFE is a well-known cause of polymer fume fever, the use of PTFE tape is seen as safe even in smokers. We report a case of polymer fume fever in a fitter using threadseal tape who rolled his own cigarettes.

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Published in:Occupational medicine (Oxford) 1994-05, Vol.44 (2), p.105-106
Main Authors: COOPER, B. M. S, GAZZI, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Occupational Diseases - chemically induced
Polytetrafluoroethylene - adverse effects
Smoking
Tobacco, tobacco smoking
Toxicology
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Summary:Although smoking cigarettes contaminated with PTFE is a well-known cause of polymer fume fever, the use of PTFE tape is seen as safe even in smokers. We report a case of polymer fume fever in a fitter using threadseal tape who rolled his own cigarettes.
ISSN:0962-7480
1471-8405
DOI:10.1093/occmed/44.2.105