| Agent Name |
Ebony |
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| Major Category |
Biological Agents |
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| Synonyms |
Diospyros crassiflora HIERN (African ebony); Diospyros celebica BAKH (Macassar); Dospyros ebenum KOENIG (Ceylon ebony); Diospyros melanoxylon ROXB (Coromandel); [Kanerva, p. 775-6] |
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| Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
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| Sources/Uses |
The ebony tree belongs to the species Diospyros. The wood is used in cabinets, inlays, and musical instruments. [Kanerva, p. 775-6] |
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| Comments |
Documented cause of occupational asthma; [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported. [ILO Encyclo, Table 86.1] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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