How Can I Monitor Bromothane™ vapors?

The vapors from Bromothane™ are generally not hazardous unless there is significant over-exposure to them, but monitoring the vapors is an important part of a company's worker safety program. The hazards associated with n-propyl bromide vary by the extent of the exposure. Short-term over-exposure can lead to skin and eye irritation, dizziness or headaches. Long-term tests show effects on fertility in laboratory animals.

First, let's remind everybody that proper storage, usage and handling procedures, including drum pumps and personal protective equipment, should be used to avoid short-term overexposures especially when there is the potential for splashing or skin contact. Suitable eye protection should be worn to protect against eye contact.

Given that premise, MicroCare requires an annual air quality monitoring program as part of the Bromothane™ product stewardship program. All Bromothane™ users are required to conduct a simple workplace exposure test using air monitoring badges to assure worker safety.

A family of accessories support the Bromothane™ solvents, helping to maximize cleanliness while ensuring safety, economy and environmental acceptability. Among these are the exposure badges. Exposures badges are an easy way for the employee to go about their daily routine while wearing the badge to determine the exposure to a chemical. After wearing the badge for 8 hours, the badge is sent to an independent lab to determine exposure levels.

For more information, contact your MicroCare Marketing Services representative.

Updated: Dec. 21, 2004
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