Occupational exposure to epoxy resins

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
EU

English

Description

This article focuses on the use phase of epoxy products. It describes the various types of epoxy products, the areas in which they are used, their health hazards, the professions that are at risk, developments in the composition and risks of these products, the development of classification systems to assess these risks, and control measures (following the hierarchy of controls).

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Applying Surface Coatings
Construction
Heating or Machining Plastics/Rubber
Manufacturing
Woodworking
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Gases
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Epoxy resins, Bisphenol-A, Epichlorohydrin, Diethylene triamine

CAS Number
80-05-7
106-89-8
111-40-0
EC number
201-245-8
203-439-8
203-865-4
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives