| Agent Name |
Teak |
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| Major Category |
Biological Agents |
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| Synonyms |
Tectona grandis, L.F. djati; Teck; [Kanerva, p. 857] |
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| Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
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| Sources/Uses |
The tree grows in Burma, India, Thailand, and Malaysia. It has been transplanted to South Africa and the West Indies. Resistant to termites and chemicals, teak wood has been used in exterior structures, chemical containers, and also in furniture. [Kanerva, p. 778] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported. [ILO Encyclo, Table 86.1] The main allergen is deoxylapachol, one of the most potent natural sensitizers known. [Kanerva, p. 778] Teak causes immunologic contact urticaria. [Kanerva 2004, p. 100] |
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| Reference Link |
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by olive wood jewelry |
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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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