| Evaluation of the hazards of industrial exposure to tricresyl phosphate: a review and interpretation of the literature. | |
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PMID: 10596299 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Commercial tricresyl phosphate (TCP) is a heterogeneous mixture of isomers and aryl phosphate congeners, known for many years to induce delayed neurotoxicity (OPIDN) in humans and experimental animals. In the past the isomer tri-o-cresyl phosphate (TOCP) was thought to be the component primarily responsible for OPIDN. It is now clear that other constituents, particularly the mono-o-esters, are not only neurotoxic but also may be more potent than pure TOCP. As a generality, the toxicity potential of a particular brand of TCP is related to its content of o-phenolic residues, whereby the maximal potential is reached when o-phenolics are 33% of the mix. Historically, human TCP toxicity has resulted from inadvertent or intentional contamination of foodstuffs or beverages. TCP products with high ortho-residues synthesized by older manufacturing methods were involved in most of these cases, and were likely much more neurotoxic milligram for milligram than TOCP. Because of the great variability of TCP products, there are no conventional workplace exposure standards. Based upon data from the hen and cat, estimated human safe exposure rates for pure TOCP are estimated to be 2.5 mg/kg for a single dose, and 0.13 mg/kg/d for repetitive exposures. These levels may also be applied to TCP when o-methyl-phenyl, o-ethyl-phenyl, and o-xylenyl components are appropriately limited during manufacture such that the TCP product is less neurotoxic than TOCP. There have been relatively few reports of toxicity associated with the manufacture or use of TCP in commerce and industry. Low vapor pressures of the constituents preclude the presence of significant quantities of TCP vapor in the atmosphere. A lubricant or other formulation containing TCP may appear in the air as a mist. By these criteria the U.S. Petroleum Oil Mist exposure standard is protective when the formulation contains 4% or less of low ortho-TCP. Exposure calculations indicate that estimated safe levels are not likely to be exceeded in the well-regulated workplace. If it is of short duration, even a heavy fog of oil particulate may not exceed the 8-h-average inhalation exposure standard. Modern manufacturing practices tend to minimize the ortho content and thus the toxicity of TCP. Because individual TCP brands and synthesis methods vary, manufacturers should be consulted concerning the properties of their individual products. |
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Authors:
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P H Craig; M L Barth |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews Volume: 2 ISSN: 1093-7404 ISO Abbreviation: J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev Publication Date: 1999 Oct-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-12-30 Completed Date: 1999-12-30 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9802627 Medline TA: J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 281-300 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Mobil Business Resources Corporation, Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA. |
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Animals Humans Neurotoxicity Syndromes / physiopathology* No-Observed-Adverse-Effect Level Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Tritolyl Phosphates / toxicity* |
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0/Tritolyl Phosphates |
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