| Document ID (ISN) | 107083 |
| CIS number |
07-1141 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-832-1288-6 |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
IARC Monographs Volume 88
|
| Author(s) |
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) |
| Title |
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans - Formaldehyde, 2-butoxyethanol, and 1-tert-butoxypropan-2-ol |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 2006. v, 478p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: USD 40.00. |
| Abstract |
This volume re-evaluates the available evidence on the carcinogenic potential of formaldehyde, a substance that is widely used in binders for wood, paper; glass wool and rock wool, in plastics and coatings, textile finishing and chemical synthesis, and as a disinfectant and preservative. Also evaluated are two glycol ethers, 2-butoxyethanol and 1-tert-butoxypropan-2-ol, which are widely used as solvents in paints and paint thinners, coatings, glass and surface cleaners, inks, adhesives, personal-care products, and as chemical intermediates. Summary of final evaluations: formaldehyde is classified in Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans); 2-butoxyetahnol and 1-tert-butoxypropan-2-ol are classified in Group 3 (cannot be classified as to carcinogenicity to humans). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
formaldehyde; carcinogens; propylene glycol mono-tert-butyl ether; carcinogenic effects; butoxyethanol; IARC; WHO |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
mutagenic effects; binders; leukaemia; chemical industry; nasal cancer; inks; paints; glass fibre; mineral wool; pharyngeal cancer; adhesives; solvents; plastic coating; epidemiologic study; glossary; criteria document; literature survey |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Glycol ethers
Aldehydes
IARC Monographs
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