Cytogenetic damage in lymphocytes of rubber industry workers

Cytogenetic investigations were conducted in workers who are occupationally exposed to rubber chemicals such as tetramethylthiuram disulfide, zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate, and tetraethylthiuram disulfide using lymphocytes of peripheral blood. A significant increase in the frequency of chromosomal breaks and gaps was recorded regardless of the duration of exposure to these chemicals.