| Document ID (ISN) | 72880 |
| CIS number |
99-881 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Neumann H.G., Vamvakas S., Thielmann H.W., Gelbke H.P., Filser J.G., Reuter U., Greim H., Kappus H., Norpoth K.H., Wardenbach P., Wichmann H.E. |
| Title |
Changes in the classification of carcinogenic chemicals in the work area - Section III of the German list of MAK and BAT values |
| Bibliographic information |
Nov. 1998, Vol.71, No.8, p.566-574. 36 ref. |
| Abstract |
Carcinogenic chemicals in the work area are currently classified into three categories in section III of the German List of MAK and BAT values (list of values on maximum workplace concentrations and biological tolerance for occupational exposures). On the basis of advancing knowledge of reaction mechanisms and the potency of carcinogens, these three categories are now supplemented with two additional categories. The essential feature of substances classified in the new categories is that exposure to these chemicals does not contribute significantly to risk of cancer in man, provided that an appropriate exposure limit (MAK value) is observed. The basis for a better differentiation of carcinogens is discussed, the new categories are defined and possible criteria for classification are described. Topics: biological threshold limits; carcinogenic effects; carcinogens; styrene; dioxane; classification systems; classification; genetic effects; Germany; hazard evaluation; threshold limit values. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; carcinogens; classification; biological threshold limits; Germany |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
dioxane; styrene; classification systems; genetic effects; carcinogenic effects; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Occupational exposure limits
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