Brazilian box tree

Agent Name
Brazilian box tree
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Aspidosperma species; (In ILO Encyclo, Table 86.1, the scientific name of pau marfim is shown as Aspidosperma spp. Other trees with this scientific name are listed: pau amarello, pequia marfim, guatambu, amarilla, and pequia.)
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Comments
Jemec GB, et al. Contact dermatitis from Brazilian box tree wood (Aspidosperma sp.). Contact Dermatitis. 1991 Jul;25(1):58-60. No abstract available.
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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