| Document ID (ISN) | 27529 |
| CIS number |
77-1325 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-7834 - Arbetsmiljö |
| Year |
1976 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Ahlberg K. |
| Title |
Slime control agents: Carcinogenic and teratogenic hazards |
| Original title |
Slembekämpningsmedel: Risk för cancer och fosterskador [in Swedish] |
| Bibliographic information |
1976, No.11, p.11-13. Illus. |
| Abstract |
The paper industry uses slime control agents on a large scale. These agents (generally thiocarbamates in solvents such as dimethylformamide), which act against microorganisms and thus prevent formation of slimy plugs or deterioration of the paper, are present in the water vapour released by the paper during manufacture. Swedish research has found ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) to be carcinogenic and teratogenic, and dimethylformamide teratogenic. Pregnant women should thus not be exposed. Appendices: list of compounds used as slime control agents and their solvents, with the associated health hazards. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carcinogens; thiocarbamates; pulp and paper industry; teratogenic effects; fungicides |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ethylenediamine; benzothiazolethiol; dazomet; expectant mothers; dimethylformamide; disinfectants; 2-butenylene bis(bromoacetate) |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
Paper and paper products industry
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Antifertility and prenatal effects
Amides
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