What Are The Hazards Of Rock Wool To Eyes And Mucous Membranes

What Are The Hazards Of Rock Wool To Eyes And Mucous Membranes

Workers exposed to rock wool fibers may suffer from conjunctivitis and keratitis. 

In severe cases, corneal opacity and local abscess can be seen. Fibers with a diameter of less than 3 microns can be washed out from the eyes of patients. 

The pathological examination of the patient's eyeball showed that corneal epithelial cells proliferated and the content of mucin in conjunctival fluid increased, indicating that it was mechanical stimulation. Animal experiments confirmed that there were similar pathological changes.

The experiment shows that when the fiber particle size and length are similar, asbestos substitutes can also produce toxicity and carcinogenicity similar to asbestos. 

Rock wool dust has a certain biological damage to humans and animals. 

Although its biological activity and pathological effect are not as good as asbestos, its harm can not be ignored due to its mass production and use as a substitute for asbestos.