Determinants of epoxy allergy in the construction industry: a case–control study

Spee, Ton; Timmerman, Johan G.; Rühl, Reinhold; Kersting, Klaus; Heederik, Dick; Smit, Lidwien A M

doi:10.1111/cod.12529

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“…Thermosetting epoxy resin (EP)-based composites have been widely used in many fields because of their wide range of advantages, including low weight, relatively high strength, and good chemical resistance. 5–8 Recently, it is a trend that more and more metal structures have been replaced by lightweight polymer. The Young’s modulus values of thermosetting EPs are an order of magnitude higher than those of photocurable and thermoplastics resins used in commercial 3D printing methods.…”

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Modified rule of mixtures and Halpin–Tsai model for prediction of tensile strength of micron-sized reinforced composites and Young’s modulus of multiscale reinforced composites for direct extrusion fabrication

Luo

Shang

et al. 2018

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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A modified rule of mixtures is required to account for the experimentally observed nonlinear variation of tensile strength. A modified Halpin–Tsai model was presented to predict the Young’s modulus of multiscale reinforced composites with both micron-sized and nano-sized reinforcements. In the composites, both micron-sized fillers—carbon fibers—and nano-sized fillers—rubber nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes—are added into the epoxy resin matrix. Carbon fibers can help epoxy resins increase both the tensile strength and Young’s modulus, while rubber nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes can improve the toughness without sacrificing other properties. Mechanical experiments and scanning electron microscopy observations were used to study the effects of the micron-sized and nano-sized reinforcements and their combination on tensile and toughness properties of the composites. The results showed that the combined use of multiscale reinforcements had synergetic effects on both the strength and the toughness of the composites.

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Modified rule of mixtures and Halpin–Tsai model for prediction of tensile strength of micron-sized reinforced composites and Young’s modulus of multiscale reinforced composites for direct extrusion fabrication

Luo

Shang

et al. 2018

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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“…However, these precautions are not very efficient, as the prevalence of epoxy resin allergy is still high . This is clearly shown in a new case–control study on determinants of epoxy allergy in the construction industry in Germany . Approaching the problem from an alternative angle, we have directed a research project towards increasing the understanding of the underlying molecular mechanism of epoxy resin allergy, with the goal of preventing sensitization .…”

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Assessment of cross‐reactivity of new less sensitizing epoxy resin monomers in epoxy resin‐allergic individuals

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“…The likely causes of ACD among rubber workers are exposure to some potent allergens such as para‐phenylenediamine (PPD)‐mix, isopropylaminodiphenylamine, phenylcyclohexyl‐ p ‐phylenediamine, 1,3‐diphenylgluanidine, tetramethylthiuramdisulphide, nickel, black rubber, mercapto‐mix, and epoxy resin, among others 45 . When workers are exposed to epoxy products, there is a high risk of them developing ACD 46 . Also, high incidences of PPD‐derivative sensitization have been reported among men in industries because of the use of heavy‐duty industrial rubber gloves.…”

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Allergic contact dermatitis: a significant environmental and occupational skin disease

Olusegun

Martincigh

2021

Int J Dermatology

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This review article seeks to provide an overview of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) as a significant environmental and occupational skin disease, the phases of ACD, its causes from the occupational and environmental perspectives, its detection, the effects of ACD with respect to the social, psychological, occupational, and financial perspectives, and its cure and/or prevention. Human skin is very sensitive and as the largest organ in the body, it is highly prone to direct and indirect contact with the substances from its environment. The skin reacts to these substances (xenobiotics) differently depending on the individual’s tolerance level or threshold. Allergic contact dermatitis is a significant environmental and occupational skin disease that should not be ignored in our society because it can affect the quality of life of an affected individual. There are multiple causes of ACD, and these causes of ACD have been discussed from two perspectives: environmental and occupational. The effects of ACD can be psychological, social, financial, and occupational. There is need for more public enlightenment on the effects of ACD as well as a precise understanding that it is not a contagious disease so as to significantly reduce the psychological and social effects of ACD on these patients.

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Determinants of epoxy allergy in the construction industry: a case–control study

Abstract: Occupational epoxy allergy may be prevented by improving occupational hygiene behaviour and personal protection.

Cited by 17 publications

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Modified rule of mixtures and Halpin–Tsai model for prediction of tensile strength of micron-sized reinforced composites and Young’s modulus of multiscale reinforced composites for direct extrusion fabrication

Modified rule of mixtures and Halpin–Tsai model for prediction of tensile strength of micron-sized reinforced composites and Young’s modulus of multiscale reinforced composites for direct extrusion fabrication

Assessment of cross‐reactivity of new less sensitizing epoxy resin monomers in epoxy resin‐allergic individuals

Allergic contact dermatitis: a significant environmental and occupational skin disease

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