| Document ID (ISN) | 64954 |
| CIS number |
95-1446 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-832-1262-2 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
IARC Monographs 62
|
| Author(s) |
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) |
| Title |
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans - Wood dust and formaldehyde |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1995. viii, 405p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. Price: CHF 80.00. |
| Abstract |
This monograph represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group which met in Lyon, France, 11-18 October 1994. Epidemiological studies have shown increased risks of cancer of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses associated with exposure to wood dust; these findings are supported by numerous case reports. Adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses is clearly associated with exposure to hardwood dust. Epidemiological studies suggest a causal relationship between exposure to formaldehyde and nasopharyngeal cancer and cancer of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses. IARC final classifications: wood dust is carcinogenic in humans (Group 1); formaldehyde is probably carcinogenic in humans (Group 2A). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
formaldehyde; mutagens; carcinogens; hazard evaluation; WHO; IARC; toxicology; wood dust |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; criteria document; nasal cancer; pharyngeal cancer; cancer; list of chemical substances; exposure evaluation; epidemiologic study; animal experiments; genetic effects; dust measurement; carcinogenic effects; woodworking industry; replaced; literature survey |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Aldehydes
IARC Monographs
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Risk evaluation
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