Oak

Agent Name
Oak
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Quercus; European oak (Quercus robur); American oak (Quercus rubrar); Durmast or sessile oak (Quercus petraea) [ACGIH]
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Comments
"English oak" is a documented cause of occupational asthma. [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported. (For "Oak" or "Quercus spp.") [ILO Encyclo: Woodworking Processes, Table 1]
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Human

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: