Occupational Dermatitis from Soldering Flux
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Occupational dermatitis from soldering flux.
The aim of this study was to determine the specific agent responsible for eczema on the forearms of 2 electronic assemblers who cleaned out a flux-spraying unit once a week. Soldering flux can be a source of skin irritation as well as allergy. Patch test with dried flux residue (as is) and rosin in dilution series of 20%, 10%, and 1% in olive oil was performed. Readings were taken on day 2 and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: INDUSTRIAL HEALTH
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0019-8366,1880-8026
DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.42.383