Preventable exposure to trimethyl tin chloride: a case report.
Occup Med (Lond)
; 52(4): 227-30, 2002 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12091590
ABSTRACT
Trimethyl tin chloride (TMTC) is a highly toxic organotin compound that affects four main target organs the brain, liver, immune system and skin. Exposure can occur by inhalation, ingestion or direct skin absorption. Trimethyl tin is but one of many hazardous substances with potentially serious health consequences to which individuals working in research laboratories may be exposed. We report a preventable case of TMTC exposure. Better understanding of the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation and its applicability to the research laboratory situation would prevent such unnecessary exposure to hazardous substances.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Trimethyltin Compounds
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Environmental Exposure
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Occup Med (Lond)
Journal subject:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada