OSHwiki — occupational exposure to biocides. Safe use of disinfectants and metalworking fluids
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Description
This OSHwiki page provides an overview of biocides, including their main uses and health effects, the relevant legislation and preventive measures. It also covers exposure to metalworking fluid preservatives and disinfectants in the healthcare sector.
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
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Pesticides
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Contact with Humans or Animals
Food Processing
Handling Chemicals
Medical and Dental Services
Smelting and Casting Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Liquids
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Asphyxiants
Carcinogens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Irritants
Toxic substances
Fire and explosion
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Skin absorption
Substance Description
Bromomethane, Phosphine, Chlorine, Formaldehyde, Ethylene oxide, Hydrogen peroxide, Sodium hypochlorite, Symclosene, Troclosene sodium
CAS Number
74-83-9
7803-51-2
7782-50-5
50-00-0
75-21-8
7722-84-1
7681-52-9
87-90-1
51580-86-0
EC number
200-813-2
231-959-5
200-849-9
201-782-8
220-767-7
232-260-8
200-001-8
231-765-0
231-668-3
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
General information
Target group
All (no specific target group)