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Aluminium smelter work
IARC-classified occupation (Group 1) due to PAH exposure.
Also known as: aluminum smelting
What this does NOT mean
Finding a factor documented in this product category does not establish that ordinary use of aluminium smelter work causes cancer. It means research — through regulatory testing, recall records, or IARC review — has found that chemical present in this category. Whether it matters for you depends on formulation, dose, frequency, and route of exposure.
What has been documented
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