| Document ID (ISN) | 107342 |
| CIS number |
07-1394 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-4-154347-7 |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 26
|
| Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
| Title |
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids - Health and safety guide |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1989. 19p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inchem.org/documents/hsg/hsg/hsg026.htm [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 80 (see CIS 89-944). Contents: identity and use of pyrrolizidine alkaloids; effects on human health; risk evaluation; preventive measures and medical advice; current regulations and guidelines. The toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids form a large group of related compounds that occur in plants. Human health hazards include swelling of the abdomen and veno-occlusive disease, which may result in cirrhosis. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
IPCS; health hazards; health engineering; pyrrolizidines |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ILO; UNEP; WHO; data sheet; cirrhosis; first aid; legislation; symptoms |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Heterocyclic compounds
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