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  1. About Solvents and Reproductive Health | Reproductive Health | CDC

    Feb 12, 2024 · About Solvents and Reproductive Health Key points Studies show that some solvents might cause birth defects, miscarriages, stillbirth, low birth weight, and preterm birth. Review safe …

  2. Chemical-Induced Hearing Loss | Noise | CDC

    Apr 10, 2024 · Like with noise, hearing loss caused by ototoxic chemicals varies based on: How often you are exposed (exposure frequency). How much you are exposed (chemical strength/potency). …

  3. Organic Solvent Neurotoxicity (87-104) | NIOSH | CDC

    Common organic solvents are classified as aliphatic hydrocarbons, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, amines, esters, alcohols, aldehydes, and ethers. …

  4. n-Hexane--Related Peripheral Neuropathy Among Automotive …

    Solvents, glues, spray paints, coatings, silicones, and other products contain normal (n-) hexane, a petroleum distillate and simple aliphatic hydrocarbon. n-Hexane is an isomer of hexane and was …

  5. Research demonstrates exposure to certain chemicals, called ototoxicants, may cause hearing loss or balance problems, regardless of noise exposure. Substances including certain pesticides, solvents, …

  6. Benzene | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

    Sep 6, 2024 · Benzene is a colorless or light-yellow liquid chemical at room temperature. Signs and symptoms of benzene poisoning depend on how you were exposed. Get clean and get medical care …

  7. About Skin Exposures and Effects | Skin Exposures and Effects | CDC

    Dec 10, 2024 · Examples of these chemicals include pesticides and organic solvents. How fast the skin absorbs chemicals depends largely on the outer layer of the skin called the stratum corneum. The …

  8. INTERFERENCES: At high humidity, the breakthrough volumes may be reduced. Other volatile organic solvents such as alcohols, ketones, ethers, and halogenated hydrocarbons are potential interferences.

  9. Occupational Exposure to Refined Petroleum Solvents (77-192)

    Jun 6, 2014 · Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Refined Petroleum Solvents

  10. Engineering Controls Database - Control of Fire Hazard in Commercial ...

    Control of Fire Hazard in Commercial Dry Cleaning Shops Using Petroleum-based Solvents