Agent Name |
Kejaat |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Pterocarpus angolensis |
Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
Comments |
Documented cause of occupational asthma; [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported. (For Pterocarpus spp. including African padauk, New Guinea rosewood, red sandalwood, red sanders, or quassia wood. Kejaat is not one of the names listed in this reference.) [ILO Encyclo, Table 86.1] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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