Antiaris

Agent Name
Antiaris
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Antiaris africana; Antiaris toxicara
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Comments
See ACGIH Appendix D: Commercially Important Tree Species Suspected of Inducing Sensitization; [TLVs and BEIs] Occupational asthma in a worker (door manufacturer) was confirmed by bronchoprovocation testing. [Malo]
Reference Link #1
Occupational asthma caused by IgE-mediated reactivity to Antiaris wood dust.
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: