Occupational health survey on workers exposed to 2-bromopropane at low concentrations |
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Authors: | Ichihara G Ding X Yu X Wu X Kamijima M Peng S Jiang X Takeuchi Y |
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Institution: | Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan. gak@tsuru.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Recent case studies in Korea and animal studies revealed the reproductive and hematopoietic toxicity of 2-bromopropane introduced into workplaces as an alternative to ozone-layer depleting chlorofluorocarbons. We aimed to clarify the dose-effect relationship of 2-bromopropane in workers. METHOD: The exposure concentration of 2-bromopropane and hematological indices, hormonal levels, menstruation status, and sperm indices were examined in 25 workers (11 males, 14 females) at a 2-bromopropane factory. Regression analyses of the examined indices against time-weighted average (TWA) of exposure concentration were conducted. RESULTS: Amenorrhea or polymenorrhea was observed only in older females. Hematological indices had a significant relation with TWA of exposure concentration in females with normal menstruation. However, no other indices showed any significant relation with TWA of 2-bromopropane. CONCLUSIONS: No severe cases of reproductive or hematopoietic disorders were found at less than 10 ppm (TWA), but a possible adverse effect of 2-bromopropane on hematopoiesis could not be disproved. |
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