Ebony

Agent Name
Ebony
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Diospyros crassiflora HIERN (African ebony); Diospyros celebica BAKH (Macassar); Dospyros ebenum KOENIG (Ceylon ebony); Diospyros melanoxylon ROXB (Coromandel); [Kanerva, p. 831]
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Sources/Uses
The ebony tree belongs to the species Diospyros. The wood is used in cabinets, inlays, and musical instruments. [Kanerva, p. 831]
Comments
Documented cause of occupational asthma; [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported after exposure to ebony (Dalbergia spp.). [ILO Encyclo: Woodworking Processes, Table 1]
Reference Link #1
Occupational asthma due to ebony wood (Diospyros crassiflora) dust.
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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