can i get occupational asthma from using cyanoacrylate glue

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Occupational Asthma, Worker, 9/26/2008, 10/1/2008,

Cyanoacrylates are a recognised but uncommon cause of occupational asthma. When used the acrylate polymerises with water vapour in the air, when the air is dry there is more cyanoacrylate in the air and some workers find more problems then. If you are in the UK and employed and have occupational asthma you should be compensated by the Department of Work and Pensions under the occupational diseases regulations for occupational asthma. Cyanoacrylate is not one of the listed causes, you should claim under the "any other sensitising agents" section. There is sometimes a dispute about whether the asthma is caused by sensitisation or not, if your claim fails because of this element an appeal with the attached references should help. In the UK you can also sue your employer, but have to prove negligence as well as occupational asthma, this requires a solicitor experienced in occupational asthma claims

10/1/2008