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Document ID (ISN)48039
CIS number 87-994
ISSN - Serial title 0242-6277 - Sécurité - sciences et techniques
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Najaël
Title Occupational diseases due to exposure to selenium and its inorganic compounds
Original title Affections professionnelles résultant de l'exposition au sélénium et à ses composés minéraux [in French]
Bibliographic information Apr. 1987, No.63, p.65-72. Illus. 11 ref.
Abstract Information note on the harmful effects of selenium compounds. Contents: physical and chemical properties of selenium and its principal compounds; uses; pathology and toxicology (irritation of the skin and mucous membranes; these irritations are compensable under French law); radioactive selenium; fire hazards; French regulations; protection.
Descriptors (primary) selenium and compounds; toxicology; selenium; ulceration of the skin; skin diseases
Descriptors (secondary) France; data sheet; legislation; radioactive substances
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Skin diseases
Inorganic substances