Asthma Triggers and Asthmagens
Where is it Commonly Found?
Curing Agent
Epoxy Curing Agent
Flame retardant additive
Hardener in epoxy resin insulation
ASTHMA TRIGGER AND / OR ASTHMAGEN?
*We are following the European Union principles on asthma where the focus is on evidence that a substance has the ability to cause asthma, rather than on the existence of a specific underlying mechanism.
Sources
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) European Union Health and Safety Executive Hazmap (Chemicals Associated with Occupational Asthma) Michigan State University Occupational & Environmental Medicine Table of Asthma New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services – Industries and Asthmagens New York State Department of Health – Occupational Asthmagens The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) Link 1 The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) Link 2
How is it Categorized?
Divisions and Sections
Div 06 Glued-Laminated Construction
Div 06 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry
Div 06 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses
Div 07 Fire-Resistive Joint Systems