| Document ID (ISN) | 37263 |
| CIS number |
82-541 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-9726 - Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association |
| Year |
1980 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Lollar R.M. |
| Title |
Are carcinogens a chronic health hazard in the tannery workplace? |
| Bibliographic information |
1980, Vol.75, No.12, p.510-525. 26 ref. |
| Abstract |
A review of the epidemiological and case-history studies on which are based the accusations that the leather and leather products industry in the USA is a significant contributor to industrial carcinogenesis. 5 categories of chemical substances are defined (nitroso amines; dyes, especially benzidine-based direct dyes; chromium chemicals, especially insoluble chromate pigments; aromatic organic solvents; and tannin), their carcinogenic potential reviewed and their use in various sectors of the leather industry analysed. Recommendations are given on control of exposure to these substances for different leather industry jobs. The industry's reputation of being a high-risk industry for occupational cancer has not been validated. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carcinogens; leather goods industry; tanning industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; aromatic hydrocarbons; tannins; nitroso amines; dyes; chromates; limitation of exposure; health hazards; benzidine; chromium; organic solvents |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Leather, fur and footwear
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Footwear, leather and fur industry
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