That reduction has to do with hexane's unique ability to cause peripheral neuropathy, a permanent destruction of the nerves in the lower legs and arms. You can google Niki sneaker inventor whose last name was Bowman. He invented the sneaker in his wife's kitchen using rubber cement and her waffle iron. At that time, rubber cement's solvent was always hexane. A common name for hexane is still the "rubber solvent."
From: Stuart, Ralph <Ralph.Stuart**At_Symbol_Here**KEENE.EDU>
To: DCHAS-L <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU>
Sent: Tue, Dec 1, 2015 9:43 am
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Workplace Hexane exposures
I recall seeing a fairly concise article that provided an overview of the impacts of hexane exposures to auto mechanics in California in the mid-1990's, when the products they used were reformulated to reduce their VOC contents. I'd like to share this article with industrial hygiene students here, but haven't been able to find it quickly. Does anyone know where I can find it?
Thanks for any help with this.
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Keene State College
ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu
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