TABLE III.

Summary of the Processes and Trends Associated with Isocyanate-Induced Asthma

Process	# Isocyanate-induced asthma cases	# Cases involving large objects	# Cases indirect exposure
Painting (total cases)	15	7	2
Automotive	8	2	1
Industrial coating	4	4	1
Signs	2	1	–
Unknown	1	–	–
Foam (total cases)	5	–	3
Manufacturing	2	–	2
Packaging (shipment of goods)	2	–	–
Building insulation	1	–	1
Adhesives in aircraft mfg.	2	2	–
Truck bed liner application	2	–	–
Resin and molds in production mfg.	2	–	1
Sealant	1	–	–
Total	27	9	6

Note: All cases of indirect exposure to isocyanates were classified as New Onset Asthma (NOA).