Biopersistence of Man-Made Fibers by Animal Inhalation Experiments in Recent Reports

Isamu TANAKA; Hiroshi YAMATO; Takako OYABU; Akira OGAMI

doi:10.2486/indhealth.39.114

Isamu TANAKA, Hiroshi YAMATO, Takako OYABU, Akira OGAMI

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Keywords: Hazard assessment, Biopersistence, Man-made fiber, Magnesium sulphate whisker, Fiberglass, Refractory ceramic fiber, Potassium octatitanate whisker, Graphite whisker

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2001 Volume 39 Issue 2 Pages 114-118

DOI https://doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.39.114

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Abstract

Biopersistence of man-made fibers by animal inhalation experiments was mainly reviewed. This report showed that the biopersistence and maximum tolerated dose are significantly important factors for hazard assessment for man-made fibers as well as fiber size (diameter/length), chemical compositions and surface properties.

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