Chemical Sensitivities

Sources People at risk
Amines Shellac/rubber/lacquer handlers, photographers, solderers, fur dyers, chemists
Anhydrides Paint/plastics/electronics/epoxy resin/chemical manufacturers
Diisocyantates Polyurethane/plastics/varnish/foam/foundry/ rubber manufacturers, spray painters
Metals, metal salts Pot room/hard metal/electroplating workers, printers tanners, diamond polishers, platinum refiners, hard metal grinders, solderers, locksmiths
Other chemicals Chemical/reactive dye/resin/plastics/pharmaceutical workers, meat wrappers, chemical packaging/refrigeration/textile/healthcare workers, hairdressers

American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)
1990 M Street NW, suite 680,
Washington, D.C. 20036. (202) 955-5010
email: info@aaoaf.org. website: www.aaoaf.org

Coping with Allergies & Asthma magazine: www.copingmag.com



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