Journal article
Six month tracking of microbial growth in a metalworking fluid after system cleaning and recharging
The Annals of occupational hygiene, Vol.48(6), pp.541-546
08/2004
DOI: 10.1093/annhyg/meh043
PMID: 15280164
Abstract
Large volumes of metalworking fluids (MWFs) are used in manufacturing industries for cooling and lubrication of metal pieces and tools during machining. MWFs accumulate microbial growth through continuous recirculation and reuse. We studied the progression of microbial contamination for 6 months after dumping, cleaning and recharging (DCR) of a large semi-synthetic MWF system managed with several biocides. Fresh, uncontaminated fluid was added to the system after extensive cleaning. The following samples were collected and analyzed: pre-DCR fluid (before system cleaning); neat fluid diluted to 6% with water; in use MWF 12 h and 1, 3 and 6 months post-DCR. Samples were analyzed for total microorganism concentrations by direct counting using fluorescence microscopy and by plate counting on various media (R2A, BHI, Middlebrooks and rose bengal under aerobic conditions). In addition, PCR was performed for the detection of mycobacteria. There was a rapid progression in the total bacterial counts as determined by fluorescence microscopy: 5.7 x 10(7) cells/ml in the pre-DCR used fluid, no measurable bacteria in the neat fluid, 6.9 x 10(6) cells/ml after 12 h and 2.2 x 10(6), 3.6 x 10(8) and 6.1 x 10(8) cells/ml after 1, 3 and 6 months, respectively. On average, only 0.2% of the direct count organisms were quantified on R2A cultures. PCR showed the presence of mycobacteria in the used MWF at 3 and 6 months. Mycobacteria were also identified from cultures on Middlebrooks and R2A. This study demonstrates that standard methods for cleaning MWF systems are inadequate since residual bacteria in the system can rapidly repopulate the newly charged MWF.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Six month tracking of microbial growth in a metalworking fluid after system cleaning and recharging
- Creators
- Marc Veillette - Centre de Recherche, Hôpital Laval, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie and Département de Biochimie et de Microbiologie de l'Université Laval, 2725 Chemin Ste-Foy, Québec, Ste-Foy, G1V 4G5, CanadaPeter S ThorneTerry GordonCaroline Duchaine
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Annals of occupational hygiene, Vol.48(6), pp.541-546
- DOI
- 10.1093/annhyg/meh043
- PMID
- 15280164
- NLM abbreviation
- Ann Occup Hyg
- ISSN
- 0003-4878
- eISSN
- 1475-3162
- Publisher
- England
- Grant note
- OH03044 / NIOSH CDC HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/2004
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering; Occupational and Environmental Health
- Record Identifier
- 9983997366302771
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