Carcinogenic and health risk assessment of respiratory exposure to acrylonitrile, 1,3-butadiene and styrene in the petrochemical industry using the US Environmental Protection Agency method

• Published in: International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. i - ix
• Main Authors: Ahmadi-Moshiran, Vahid, Sajedian, Ali Asghar, Soltanzadeh, Ahmad, Seifi, Fatemeh, Koobasi, Rozhin, Nikbakht, Neda, Sadeghi-Yarandi, Mohsen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 02.10.2022
• Subjects: 1,3-butadiene; acrylonitrile; carcinogenic risk; hazard quotient; petrochemical industry; styrene

Objectives. This study aimed to assess carcinogenic and health risks of respiratory exposure to acrylonitrile, 1,3-butadiene and styrene (ABS) in the petrochemical industry. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in a petrochemical plant producing ABS copolymers. Respiratory exposure to e...