| Agent Name |
African mahogany |
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| Major Category |
Biological Agents |
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| Synonyms |
Khaya grandiflora (African mahogany), Khaya ivorensis (Kahya mahogany), Khaya anthotheca (Krala), Khaya senegalensis (Dry zone mahogany) [Kanerva, p. 776] |
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| Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
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| Sources/Uses |
Four Khaya species of this tree grow in West Africa. The species are Khaya grandiflora (African mahogany), Khaya ivorensis (Kahya mahogany), Khaya anthotheca (Krala), and Khaya senegalensis (Dry zone mahogany). The wood is used as a substitute for South American mahogany to build expensive furniture, interior woodwork, and boats. [Kanerva, p. 776] |
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| Comments |
Dermatitis due to the wood dusts of Khaya anthotheca and Machaerium scleroxylon. Morgan JW, et al. Br J Ind Med. 1968 Apr;25(2):119-25. No abstract available. |
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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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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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