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. 1975 Jun;11:97–100. doi: 10.1289/ehp.751197

Epidemiology of toluene diisocyanate (TDI)-induced respiratory disease.

J M Peters, D H Wegman
PMCID: PMC1475208  PMID: 170078

Abstract

This paper describes our experience with the respiratory effects of TDI. Five respiratory reactions attributable to TDI are described with supporting evidence. The reactions are sensitization, irritation from overexposure, acute loss of ventilatory capacity, accelerated loss of pulmonary function and induction of a general asthmatic state. Evidence is presented that suggests a safe exposure level.

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