The spray characteristics of an air-assisted electrostatic atomiser are experimentally investigated using a shadowgraphy particle/droplet image analysis (PDIA) technique. Tests conducted for varied rates liquid- and airflow, with without voltage applied to the nozzle electrode. found droplet sizes neatly match Rosin–Rammler distribution, expression mean diameter as function flow is given. Notab...

BACKGROUND The widespread use of fragrance-containing products is probably the most important reason for its high impact in allergic contact dermatitis. OBJECTIVES To describe the frequency of contact allergy to fragrance allergens as tested in the standard series, in relation to age, sex and lesion locations. To determine trends in frequency over the years and to study the association betwee...

Thirty-nine electronics workers were investigated by bronchial provocation testing to soldering fluxes containing colophony and were followed up one to four years later. At presentation and on follow-up each worker had nonspecific bronchial reactivity measured with inhaled histamine, and also had detailed measurements of lung function and estimation of total immunoglobulin levels. They complete...