Agent Name |
East Indian rosewood |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Dalbergia latifolia; Bombay blackwood; Sissoo; [Kanerva, p. 857] |
Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
Comments |
East Indian rosewood is similar to Brazilian rosewood from a different locality. Both woods are used to make cabinets, inlays, musical instruments, and jewelry; the allergens, (S)-4-methoxydalbergion and others, are the same for both. [Kanerva, p. 775] [Gallo R, et al. Airborne contact dermatitis from east Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb). Contact Dermatitis. 1996 Jul;35(1):60-1. No abstract available] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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