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NEOPRENE (GLOVE INDUSTRY) - Coggle Diagram
NEOPRENE
(GLOVE INDUSTRY)
WHAT IS NEOPRENE :question:
Neoprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene is also a synthetic polymer resembling rubber, resistant to oil, heat, and weathering.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
It has a high tensile strength, making it good in industrial settings and other environments where there is a lot of movement. Neoprene has good resistance to chemicals, water, heat, flames, oxygen and ozone. It has more resistance against water, solvents and heat compared with natural rubber.
USES OF NEOPRENE
( GLOVE INDUSTRY)
Neoprene gloves are a popular choice in the manufacturing industry. These gloves are often used when heavy duty protection is required. Neoprene itself resists degradation better than natural or synthetic rubber which means these type of work gloves will last longer. The natural chemical resistance of the product also makes it ideal for handling a variety of chemicals, oils, and substances. Some gloves even offer some limited impact resistance as the material itself is shock absorbent.
HEALTH IMPACTS
EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL
Hemorrhages into the skin
Fatigue
Skin irritations
Swelling
Itchiness
EXPOSURE PATHWAY & TARGETTED ORGANS
Symptoms of acute exposure to high concentrations of Neoprene include giddiness, irritability, dizziness, fatigue, headache and respiratory irritation. Acute exposure may also damage the kidneys, lungs, liver and affect the central nervous system. Chronic exposure can cause fatigue, chest pains and liver function abnormalities
CONTROL MEASURE
Uses of Specialized PPE's would be effective, which can be a barrier to avoid in contact of the chemicals on the skin.
PPE should be with a combination filter containing both a dust and a gas filter. These masks are examples of the simplest effective respiratory protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES OF NEOPRENE IN GLOVE INDUSTRY
This is a petroleum-based material comes at a huge environmental and human cost. As of producing the good from neoprene contributes to climate change and that the toxic gasses emitted in the chemical processing plants.
UNDERLYING CAUSES
Neoprene has been favored for its insulation properties, durability and chemical/weather/ozone resistance, but the non-renewable material isn't known for being eco-friendly. The petroleum used in neoprene in a non-renewable resource, drilled up from the depths of the earth with disastrous consequences for the planet.
MITIGATIONS
Neoprene doesn’t biodegrade, therefore usage of Neoprene in this industry may leads to high land spills. To avoid these, using different substances in which it has lower toxicity level may reduces the impact given by Neoprene.