| Document ID (ISN) | 54981 |
| CIS number |
90-1975 |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
ATSDR/TP-88/02
|
| Title |
Toxicological profile for arsenic |
| Bibliographic information |
Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, Mar. 1989. 125p. Illus. Bibl. |
| Abstract |
Acute oral exposure to inorganic arsenic causes irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, while long-term exposure may lead to more serious disorders including anemia, peripheral neuropathy, cardiotoxicity, and increased risk of skin cancer. Dermal contact with inorganic arsenic may produce skin irritation, while inhalation exposure increases the risk of lung cancer. In general, organic derivatives of arsenic are less toxic than inorganic forms. International and US guidelines and regulations are quoted. Glossary of terms used. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carcinogens; USA; health hazards; toxicology; arsenic and compounds |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; chemical analysis; arsenic; ingestion; inhalation; skin absorption; lung cancer; skin cancer; permissible levels; exposure evaluation; carcinogenic effects; exposure tests; replaced; glossary; criteria document; metabolic process |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Arsenic and compounds
Inorganic substances
|
