N-Hexane Neuropathy: A Syndrome Occurring as a Result of Industrial Exposure

Allan Herskowitz; Nobuyoshi Ishii; Herbert Schaumburg

doi:10.1056/NEJM197107082850204

N-Hexane Neuropathy: A Syndrome Occurring as a Result of Industrial Exposure

Allan Herskowitz, Nobuyoshi Ishii, Herbert Schaumburg

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In three adult cabinet finishers weakness and sensory loss developed as a result of prolonged and intense exposure to an industrial solvent. After leaving this employment, they improved. Analysis of the immediate environment and solvent revealed that each worker had an oral, respiratory and dermal contact with toxic levels of n-hexane. Adequate ventilation and direct contact precautions are essential in the future use of this common industrial solvent.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	82-85
Number of pages	4
Journal	New England Journal of Medicine
Volume	285
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM197107082850204
State	Published - Jul 8 1971

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