[An occupational acute poisoning incident of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether]

Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi. 2023 Aug 20;41(8):617-618. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20220803-00387.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the causes and clinical characteristics of 9 cases of occupational acute poisoning with diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, and provide a basis for clinical diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Methods: The leakage accident of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether occurred in an electronic company in Janvary 2021, in Weihai City was analyzed. The clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of 9 cases of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether poisoning were summarized. Results: All 9 patients had moderate chemical eye burns and chemical conjunctivitis, and were immediately given symptomatic treatment. They fully recovered after 14 days. Conclusion: Patients who inhale diethylene glycol monobutyl ether for a short time have obvious eye burns, but early detection and timely treatment can achieve better prognosis.

目的: 分析9例职业性急性二乙二醇单丁醚中毒的原因和临床特点,为临床诊疗和预防提供依据。 方法: 对2021年1月威海市某电子公司发生的二乙二醇单丁醚泄漏事故进行分析,对9例二乙二醇单丁醚中毒患者的临床表现、诊断、治疗以及预后等进行总结。 结果: 9例患者出现双眼化学眼灼伤和双眼化学性结膜角膜炎,立即给予对症治疗,14 d后完全痊愈。 结论: 患者短时间接触二乙二醇单丁醚患者眼睛灼伤明显,早期发现,及时就医可获得较好的预后。.

Keywords: Accidents, Occupational; Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether; Eye burns; Poisoning.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Burns, Chemical*
  • Electronics
  • Ethylene Glycols
  • Humans

Substances

  • butyl carbitol
  • Ethylene Glycols