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ASTM E2693-09

Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment

Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment E2693-09 ASTM|E2693-09|en-US Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment Standard new BOS Vol. 11.03 Committee E34
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Significance and Use

Use of this practice is intended to reduce occupational dermatitis caused by exposure to the wet metal removal environment.

Complaints of dermatitis conditions are often associated with exposures to metal removal fluid.

Implementation of this practice and incorporation of metal removal fluid management program has the potential to reduce complaints of occupational dermatitis. Elements of an effective program include: understanding dermatitis and associated causes; prevention of dermatitis and exposure to metal removal fluids; appropriate product selection; good management of additives, microorganisms, and fluids; appropriate additive (including antimicrobial pesticides) selection and additive control; appropriate tool design and assessment and control of metal removal fluid exposures including aerosols.

Scope

1.1 This practice sets forth guidelines for reducing dermatitis caused by exposure to the wet metal removal environment. The scope of this practice does not include exposure to chemicals that enter the body through intact skin (cutaneous route), which has the potential to cause other toxic effects.

1.2 This practice incorporates means and mechanisms to reduce dermal exposure to the wet metal removal environment and to control factors in the wet metal removal environment that have the potential to cause dermatitis.

1.3 This practice focuses on employee exposure to the skin via contact and exposure to metal removal fluid (MRF).

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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Book of Standards Volume: 11.03
Developed by Subcommittee: E34.50
Pages: 10
DOI: 10.1520/E2693-09
ICS Code: 13.100; 75.100