Agent Name |
Anacardiaceae species |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale); Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba); Indian marking nut (Semecarpus anacardium); Japanese lacquer (Rhus vernicifera); Mango (Mangifera idica); Rengas wood |
Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
Comments |
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are also in this family. [Marks, p. 255] Shipping workers may develop allergic contact dermatitis after handling cashew-nut shell oil. [Kanerva 2004, p. 397] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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