Spruce

Agent Name
Spruce
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Picea species
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported (for European spruce and black spruce). [ILO Encyclo: Woodworking Processes, Table 1]
Reference Link #1
Occupational asthma due to spruce wood.
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: