RESEARCH TO PRACTICE (r2p)
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Overview
Research to Practice (r2p) is an approach to collaborations with partners and stakeholders on the use, adoption, and adaptation of NIOSH knowledge, interventions, and technologies. We need to move research into practice in order to reduce and eliminate injuries, illness, and fatalities. At NIOSH we feel it is important to work with our partners to develop effective products, translate research findings into practice, target dissemination efforts, and evaluate and demonstrate the effectiveness of these efforts in improving worker health and safety.
r2p Corner
NIOSH Synthesized Chemical now Commercially Available
Isocyanates are harmful chemicals used in occupational settings that range from application of paints and varnishes to creating rigid and flexible foams and fibers. NIOSH research led to the development of the reagent 1-(9-anthracenylmethyl) piperazine (MAP), which can be used to measure workplace exposures to isocyanates. The MAP reagent was originally synthesized by NIOSH researchers and provided to external researchers and laboratories upon request. Now, it is commercially available at Chemical Standards Laboratory, DBA Chemical Service Laboratories (www.chemicalstandards.com). To learn more about the MAP reagent go to NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods and see Method 5525 or contact Robert Streicher at RStreicher@cdc.gov. Mention of a company name does not constitute commercial endorsement by NIOSH.
- Page last reviewed: September 16, 2015
- Page last updated: December 4, 2015
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Office of the Director