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Toxicity testing of nonwovens used for production of respiratory protective equipment

Central European Journal of Public Health 2023 2 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 40 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.

Hana Kubátová Petra Roupcová, Petra Roupcová, Petra Roupcová, Hana Kubátová Petra Roupcová, Petra Roupcová, Karel Klouda, Karel Klouda, Kateřina Bátrlová, Karel Klouda, Kateřina Bátrlová, Karel Klouda, Karel Klouda, Hana Kubátová

Summary

Researchers conducted toxicity testing of nonwoven materials used in the production of respiratory protective equipment, assessing whether these synthetic fabrics pose inhalation or skin risks to wearers. The study evaluates the safety profile of protective equipment materials in occupational health contexts.

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Respiratory

While the leachate obtained by shaking the materials in water did not show acute toxicity to the selected aquatic organisms, the material itself had a significant effect on selected soil organisms (springtails).

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