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Document ID (ISN)77169
CIS number 01-1139
ISSN - Serial title 0944-2502 - Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie
Year 1998
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Bleichert J.
Title Carcinogenicity of brown coal tar
Original title Zur Kanzerogenität von Braukohlenschwelteer [in German]
Bibliographic information Apr. 1998, Vol.48, No.4, p.144-149. 27 ref.
Abstract Although the carcinogenicity of brown coal tar has still not been investigated fully, it is possible to estimate it through research into polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) formation during the low-temperature carbonization of brow coal. This article provides data, in particular, on benzo(a)pyrene concentration in workplace air in various parts of brown coal tar production plants.
Descriptors (primary) carcinogens; aromatic hydrocarbons; carcinogenic effects; coal tar; lignite
Descriptors (secondary) laryngeal cancer; bronchial cancer; lung cancer; paraffin wax; delayed effects; benzo(a)pyrene; hazard evaluation; exposure evaluation; distillation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Aromatic hydrocarbons