Solvent vapour hazards during painting with white-spirit-borne eggshell paints
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Abstract
Concentrations of white-spirit vapour emitted during the painting of interior wall surfaces with eggshell paints have been measured. The effects of ventilation, surface area and temperature were examined, and the personal breathing zone monitored with charcoal absorbent tubes or an infrared gas analyser. Emission levels exceeded short-term exposure limits regularly even when forced or natural ventilation was applied to the workplace.
Author
Dearling, T. B. Miller, E. R. and Osborn, G.
History
This document has been archived by its original publisher. To be read with Hazards from interior painting with solvent-borne paint (BRE, 1991).
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Chemicals/hazardous substances
- Surface finishes
- Paints/varnishes
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Health and safety
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BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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