An evaluation of styrene levels emitted during cast polymer production of cultured marble building materials /

all employees and the general population during the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bell, Lewis Ray
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:all employees and the general population during the
also measured, averaged and contrasted with the current
are not enclosed and exposures can be significantly higher.
carcinogen, is formed during the polymerization process of
closed systems and personnel exposures to styrene are usually
Collectively, the data provides a basis for recommendations
compared against styrene levels from each major process in
current TNRCC regulations and previous industry studies.
effects related to styrene and styrene oxide exposures. A
fabrication process was made and compared to previous
facility located in Texas during June and July of 1994. This
further investigations that will uncover all adverse health
investigation began with infrared measurement of the levels
investigation uncovered a little known correlation between
levels of styrene were measured and contrasted with the
levels. The desired achievement of this study is to prompt
low. However, in the cultured marble industry, the processes
manufacture of styrene monomer is generally carried out in
marble industry while reducing associated risks.
numerous health problems. Research during the course of this
of styrene monomer emitted into the surrounding facility and
outside ambient air. These concentrations were tabulated and
production of cultured marble building materials. The
regulatory limits. Finally, the existing stack emission
removal effectiveness of the ventilation system was evaluated
safeguards that can increase productivity in the cultured
studies. Actual personnel exposures in the facility were
styrene and styrene oxide. Styrene oxide, a known
styrene. Both are emitted during the mixing of materials in
the concentration levels of styrene emitted during the
the cultured marble process. Test data for the investigation
the fabrication of cultured marble. Additionally, the
The objective of this research is to investigate and evaluate
Then, an assessment of the potential exposures to styrene for
These occupational exposures to styrene can result in
thorough understanding of the potential hazards will lead to
to improve facility ventilation and to lower styrene exposure
using smoke patterns and standard duct velocity measurements.
was collected at a small cultured marble manufacturing
Item Description:"Major subject: Safety Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 75 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.