Title
Investigation on the exposure of hairdressers to chemical agents
Author
van der Wal, J.F.
Hoogeveen, A.W.
Moons, A.M.M.
Wouda, P.
TNO Bouw
Publication year
1997
Abstract
Concentrations of compounds released from hairdressing products such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, propane, butane, volatile organic compounds, and dust particles were measured in hairdressing salons. When compared with general accepted standards for the work place (threshold limit values, TLVs), the probability to exceed these limits is small even in 'worst case' situations. Odor thresholds are exceeded of compounds such as ethanol and ammonia. The comfort limit of 1200 μL/L CO2 is exceeded in the winter season in the investigated naturally ventilated salons due to insufficient ventilation, especially on busy days (Fridays and Saturdays). CO2 concentrations of up to 2600 μL/L were measured.
Subject
Architecture and Building
Threshold limit values (TLV)
Ammonia
Butane
Climate change
Dust
Ethanol
Health risks
Hydrogen peroxide
Occupational risks
Odors
Propane
Ventilation
Volatile organic compounds
Indoor air pollution
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0160-4120(97)00031-7
TNO identifier
280506
ISSN
0160-4120
Source
Environment International, 23 (4), 433-439
Document type
article