STYRENE



Molecular Formula: C8H8
 

 

Chromosome aberrations  in lymphocytes  seem to be the most sensitive for the follow-up of workers exposed to styrene.

For further information see the CRIOS website:  http://cdfc00.rug.ac.be/HealthRisk/Styrene/styrene.htm

 

Reference:

Van Hummelen P., Severi M., Pauwels W., Roosels D., Veulemans H., Kirsch-Volders M., "Cytogenetic analysis of lymphocytes from fiberglass-reinforced plastics workers occupationally exposed to styrene", Mutation Research, 1994, 310: 157-165