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Wood dust (occupational)
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansOccupationalphysicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
Inhaling wood dust at work is associated with nasal and nasopharyngeal cancers.
Detail
Wood dust is Group 1 with sufficient evidence for nasal cavity/paranasal sinus adenocarcinoma and nasopharyngeal cancer. Hardwood dusts appear to carry higher risk than softwood. Local exhaust ventilation and respirators reduce exposure.
Regional relevance
global
global
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.