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[mrtipex]

I work in a flavor plant, not in production, but in the administrative area, although I have to go there every day to monitor the plant for a few minutes. Today I went into the warehouse and in a small room inside the warehouse they were making butter flavoring (I wouldn't say more than 100 kg). I was worried because as I passed by, I saw the tank and immediately smelled the butter. I didn't go into the small room, but I was about 20 or 30 meters outside, in the warehouse. The room isn't closed, in any case. I tried to get out of there as soon as possible.

I'm a little worried about my health (I'm a bit of a hypochondriac), I've only been working here for a few days.

Should I be worried? Do I need to see a doctor? I haven't felt any symptoms.

[katiejopit]

If you're in a manufacturing plant, you should have someone on-site to manage employee safety. I would recommend bringing your concerns to that person or your direct manager.

 

If employees are working in there, they would have a higher exposure than you did. Perhaps they are wearing masks, and if that's the case, you should be able to request one for when you need to monitor the plant each day. Better to be over protected and save your lungs. 

[TimG]

You could pull the SDS's for the ingredients and review them, if you have them. That won't tell the whole story if there are chemical interactions involved, but I wouldn't see why that was the case making butter flavoring.

As Katie said, discuss this with your health and safety manager if you have one. They would also be able to direct you right to the SDS.