Eastern white cedar

Agent Name

Eastern white cedar

Major Category

Biological Agents

Synonyms

Thuja occidentalis; White cedar

Category

Wood Dusts & Extracts

Sources/Uses

Occupational asthma reported in a sawmill worker; [Malo]

Comments

Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported. [ILO Encyclo: Woodworking Processes, Table 1]

Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer

Yes

Asthma

Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: