Abstract

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is an organic solvent used throughout the paint and print industry. It is listed as a hazardous chemical by the United States Environmental Protection Agency but the neuropsychological and neuropathic effects from exposure are reported variously. Potentially, debilitating effects on occupational workers has economic as well as welfare issues; hence, there is a need to recognise and standardise assessment procedures in industry and in clinical neuropsychology.