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    Exponering för flingformat aluminiumpulver Effekter på nervsystemet
    (Arbetslivsinstitutet, 1999) Iregren, A; Sjögren, B; Gustafsson, K; Hagman, M; W Frech; Ljunggren, K G; Wennberg, A
    Exposure to aluminium flake powder: Effects on the nervous system. A small group of aluminium flake powder producers was studied with psychological and neurophysiological tests and with symptom questionnaires. The flake powder producers were compared to groups with varying degrees of aluminium exposure, i.e. welders, potroom workers, and foundry workers. Comparisons were also made to a group of welders with no exposure to aluminium. The exposure was measured by blood and urine samples as well as questionnaires. The flake powder producers had considerably higher levels of aluminium in urine compared to the other groups, possibly indicating an increased body burden. In spite of this finding, no aluminium related effects on the CNS were observed in any of the tests or questionnaires. However, the high aluminium levels observed in urine indicate a possible risk for negative effects when exposure is prolonged. Therefore, the aluminium exposure should be reduced by improvements in the work environment.