Agent Name |
American mahogany |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Swietenia mahogani; American mahoganies: Cuban, West Indian, Spanish; [Kanerva, p. 856] |
Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported. ("Mahogany" or "American mahogany") [ILO Encyclo, Table 86.1] The allergen is Anthothecol,2,6-DMBQ. [Kanerva, p. 856] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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