Occupational exposure to VOCs and carbonyl compounds in beauty salons and health risks associated with it in South Korea

Choi, Yun-Hee; Kim, Hyun Jung; Sohn, Jong Ryeul; Seo, Ji Hoon

doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114873

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“…Previous studies have pointed to ventilation significantly influencing beauty salon air quality ( 35 ). In this study, ventilation was air-conditioning primarily, and we did not record air exchange rates, so we cannot formally assess the relationship between ventilation and total VOC concentrations.…”

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confidence: 99%

What a mix! Volatile organic compounds and worker exposure in small business beauty salons in Tucson, Arizona

Ramírez,

Gutenkunst,

Lothrop

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionSmall business beauty salons have volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in their workplace air. VOCs are present as ingredients in beauty or hair products. They may also form because of chemical reactions, where thermal-styling elements accelerate the volatilization of these compounds. Uncertainties remain about the relationship between air pollutant concentrations and the variety of beauty salon activities in a work shift. Investigating these associations can help determine high-risk services, associated products, and at-risk workers.MethodsIn this exploratory study, female community health workers recruited beauty salons from target zip codes in predominately Latino neighborhoods, including primarily Spanish-speaking small businesses. We collected salon chemical inventories, business characteristics, and participant activity logs to understand how chemicals and activities influence the total and specific VOC concentrations. We sampled personal total VOCs and specific VOCs from the same shop during the participant work shift. We also measured personal total VOCs for four work shifts per shop.ResultsA linear mixed effects model of log VOCs on the fixed effect of activity and the random effects of salon and shift within the salon showed that the variance between salons explains over half (55%) of the total variance and is 4.1 times bigger than for shifts within salons. Summa canisters detected 31 specific VOCs, and hazard scores ranged between 0 and 4.3. 2-Propanol (isopropyl alcohol) was the only VOC detected in all shifts of all salons.DiscussionIn this study, differences in VOC measurements were primarily between salons. These differences may result from differences in ventilation, services rendered, and product lines applied.

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What a mix! Volatile organic compounds and worker exposure in small business beauty salons in Tucson, Arizona

Ramírez,

Gutenkunst,

Lothrop

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…Using R program (ver. 4.4.0, R foundation, Indianapolis, IN, USA), the Monte Carlo simulation was repeated 10,000 times, and the risk assessment was performed by applying a probabilistic distribution [50,51]. The HQ was derived by assuming a log-normal distribution for the TCE concentration, a measured value for workers.…”

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confidence: 99%

Occupational Inhalation Health Risk Assessment of TCE Exposure in the Korean Manufacturing Industry

Seo,

Shin,

Byeon

2024

Applied Sciences

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This study aimed to assess the health risks to workers in the Korean manufacturing industries using trichloroethylene (TCE). In Republic of Korea, TCE has permissible exposure limits. In 2014, the permissible exposure limits were exceeded in two cases, necessitating a health risk assessment. The exposure value of TCE in the workplace was determined using Korea’s Workplace Environmental Monitoring Program (WEMP), and risk assessment was performed by applying a probabilistic distribution using a Monte Carlo simulation. When evaluating non-carcinogenic risks at the 50th percentile, all 20 industries had acceptable risk, and at the 95th percentile, 12 of the 20 industries had unacceptable risk. Following the cancer risk assessment, 17 out of 20 industries had unacceptable risks, and the 95th percentile of all industries had unacceptable risks. The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks of TCE were highest during metal fabrication. Based on these results, metal fabrication was chosen as an industry that should receive management priority in Korea. The findings of this study serve as a foundation for managing TCE among manufacturing workers.

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“…In 2023, Poonam Kumari et al find out concentration of BTEX at fuel station [ 2 ] and benzene concentration at traffic interjection using active sampling [ 3 ]. The health risk associated with VOCs and carbonyl compounds was determined using active sampling in beauty salons [ 92 ].…”

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Benzene: A critical review on measurement methodology, certified reference material, exposure limits with its impact on human health and mitigation strategies

Kumari,

Soni,

Aggarwal

2024

Environ Anal Health Toxicol

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Benzene is a carcinogenic pollutant with significant emission sources present in the atmosphere. The need for accurate and precise measurement of benzene in the atmosphere has become increasingly evident due to its toxicity and the adverse health effects associated with exposure to different concentrations. Certified reference material (CRM) is essential to establish the traceability of measurement results. The present review compiles the available national and international measurement methods, certified reference materials (CRMs) for benzene and the limit of benzene in fuel composition (v/v) worldwide. Overall, the review indicates the benzene level in the atmosphere and the resulting impacts on the environment and human health, which frequently exceed the exposure limits of different environment regulatory agencies. An extensive literature review was conducted to gather information on monitoring and analysis methods for benzene, revealing that the most preferred method, i.e. Gas Chromatography- Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry, is neither cost-effective nor suitable for real-time continuous monitoring. By analysing existing literature and studies, this review will shed light on the understanding of the importance of benzene pollution monitoring in ambient air and its implications for public health. Additionally, it will reflect the mitigation strategies applied by regulators & need for future revisions of air quality guidelines.

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Occupational exposure to VOCs and carbonyl compounds in beauty salons and health risks associated with it in South Korea

Cited by 17 publications

References 38 publications

What a mix! Volatile organic compounds and worker exposure in small business beauty salons in Tucson, Arizona

What a mix! Volatile organic compounds and worker exposure in small business beauty salons in Tucson, Arizona

Occupational Inhalation Health Risk Assessment of TCE Exposure in the Korean Manufacturing Industry

Benzene: A critical review on measurement methodology, certified reference material, exposure limits with its impact on human health and mitigation strategies

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