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Polymer Matrix Materials: Advanced Composites
Potential health hazards associated with the use of advanced composites can be controlled through
the implementation of an effective industrial hygiene and safety program.
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Resins
Composite Component Organ System Target
(Possible Target) Known (Possible) Health Effect
Epoxy resins Skin, lungs, eyes
Contact and allergic dermatitis,
conjunctivitis
Polyurethane resins Lungs, skin, eyes
Respiratory sensitization, contact
dermatitis, conjunctivitis
Phenol formaldehyde Skin, lungs, eyes As above (potential carcinogen)
Bismaleimides (BMI) Skin, lungs, eyes As above (potential carcinogen)
Polyamides Skin, lungs, eyes As above (potential carcinogen)
Reinforcing materials
Composite Component Organ System Target
(Possible Target) Known (Possible) Health Effect
Aramid fibers Skin (lungs)
Skin and respiratory irritation, contact
dermatitis (chronic interstitial lung disease)
Carbon/graphite fibers Skin (lungs) As noted for aramid fibers
Glass fibers (continuous
filament)
Skin (lungs)
As noted for aramid fibers
Hardeners and curing agents
Composite Component Organ System Target
(Possible Target) Known (Possible) Health Effect
Diaminodiphenylsulfone N/A
No known effects with workplace
exposure
Methylenedianiline Liver, skin Hepatotoxicity, suspect human carcinogen
Other aromatic amines
Composite Component Organ System Target
(Possible Target) Known (Possible) Health Effect
Meta-phenylenediamine (MPDA)
Liver, skin (kidney,
bladder) Hepatitis, contact dermatitis (kidney and
bladder cancer)
Aliphatic andcyclo-aliphatic
amines Eyes, skin Severe irritation, contact dermatitis
Polyaminoamide Eyes, skin Irritation (sensitization)
Anhydride Eyes, lungs, skin
Severe eye and skin irritation, respiratory
sensitization, contact dermatitis