These studies, articles, and documents were researched while assembling the Stage Fog article for the Spring 2016 ASEPO newsletter. Following a brief ban on using theatrical fogs in Broadway and San Francisco Opera productions in the early 2000's, several studies were undertaken that established safe levels for theatrical fog, and its usage was again allowed. Several more studies have since been undertaken adding further clarification of safe practices. As a result of the studies from almost two decades ago, the entertainment industry recommends against the use of fogging fluids containing Ethylene or Diethylene Glycols. Acceptable fluids proven to be very safe include Triethylene and Propylene Glycols, which serve not only the theatrical, but also the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Click on the titles to view and download full documents. THEATRICAL STUDIES & REPORTS 1999 CSATF Safety Bulletin #10 2003 American Chemistry Council Update 2004 Safety Issues for Glycol/Glycerol...Effects 2006 ENVIRON Calibration Factors 2016 ENVIRON Calibration Factors and Time/Distance Guidelines 2019 AURA H&S Calibration Factors 2019 AURA H&S Final Calibration Factors 2019 Ramboll Calibration Factors 2019 CSATF Safety Bulletin #10 2019 Safety Bulletin #10 "Addendum A" NEWS ARTICLES DOCUMENTS How to Monitor Glycol, Glycerol, and Mineral Oil |
