Human biomonitoring on co-exposure to styrene and xylene: assessment of genotoxic effects

Ladeira, Carina; Meneses, Márcia; Viegas, Susana

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Ladeira, Carina

Meneses, Márcia

Viegas, Susana

Abstract(s)

Workplace environment represents the main source of exposure to organic solvents. These solvents are extensively used in the chemical industry and particularly important to various chemical and technical processes. Co-exposure to styrene and xylene frequently occurs in numerous occupational settings. These substances are raw materials applied in processes during the manufacture of polymers, paints, pigments, and glues. The aim of this study was to characterize possible genotoxic effects of exposure to a mixture of organic solvents – styrene and xylene, by the measurement of DNA damage by cytokinesis-blocked micronucleus (CBMN) assay and comet assay in workers from a chemical manufacturing polymers industry.

Keywords

Occupational health Occupational exposure Biomonitoring Solvens Styrene Xylene

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/9050

Citation

Ladeira C, Meneses M, Viegas S. Human biomonitoring on co-exposure to styrene and xylene: assessment of genotoxic effects. In: ICOETox 2018 – 4th International Congress on Occupational & Environmental Toxicology, Matosinhos, October 24-26, 2018.