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ASBESTIFORM FIBERS
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CAS132207-33-1
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ASBESTIFORM FIBERS

Health concerns of ingredient
About the ratings
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicity no information
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Contamination concerns: none
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer

Synonym(s): ASBESTOS,

Cancer

type of concern product conditions reference
Known human carcinogen    European Union - Classification & Labelling
Known human carcinogen    Amer Conf of Gov't Industrial Hygienists - Carcinogens
Known human carcinogen    EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
Known human carcinogen    Int'l Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Carcinogens
Known human carcinogen    NTP Report on Carcinogens, 11th Edition
Possible human carcinogen    European Union - Classification & Labelling
Possible human carcinogen    National Library of Medicine HazMap
Possible human carcinogen    California EPA Proposition 65
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity    NIOSH Occupational Carcinogens
Cancer - moderate evidence - respiratory    CHE Toxicant and Disease Database
Cancer - moderate evidence - renal    CHE Toxicant and Disease Database
Cancer - moderate evidence - gastrointestinal    CHE Toxicant and Disease Database
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Use restrictions

type of concern product conditions reference
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   European Union - Banned or Restricted in Cosmetics

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

type of concern product conditions reference
Known human respiratory toxicant    EPA Hazardous Air Pollutants
Known human respiratory toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne)  CHE Toxicant and Disease Database
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Allergies/immunotoxicity

type of concern product conditions reference
Human immune toxicant - moderate evidence    CHE Toxicant and Disease Database

Persistence and bioaccumulation

type of concern product conditions reference
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans    National Library of Medicine HazMap
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife    National Library of Medicine HazMap
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife    Canada PBTs - Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics (ARET)

Occupational hazards

type of concern product conditions reference
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses    European Union - Classification & Labelling

Biochemical or cellular level changes

type of concern product conditions reference
Cancer - moderate evidence - immune system    CHE Toxicant and Disease Database

Data gaps

type of concern product conditions reference
11,005 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->   PubMed

Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
European Union - Classification & LabellingASBESTOSCarc. Cat. 1; R45; T; R48/23
European Union - Classification & LabellingASBESTOSCarc. Cat. 1; R45; T; R48/23
European Union - Classification & LabellingASBESTOSCarc. Cat. 1; R45; T; R48/23
European Union - Classification & LabellingASBESTOSCarc. Cat. 1; R45; T; R48/23
European Union - Classification & LabellingASBESTOSCarc. Cat. 1; R45; T; R48/23
European Union - Classification & LabellingASBESTOSCarc. Cat. 1; R45; T; R48/23
European Union - Classification & LabellingASBESTOSCarc. Cat. 1; R45; T; R48/23
Amer Conf of Gov't Industrial Hygienists - CarcinogensASBESTOSA1
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSAdult-onset Leukemias * - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSAsbestosis - Strong
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSAutoimmune antibodies (positive ANA, anti-DNA, RF, etc.) - Good
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSBladder cancer - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSColo-rectal cancer - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSImmune suppression * - Good
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSLaryngeal cancer - Good
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSLymphoma (non-Hodgkin's) - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSMelanoma (skin cancer) - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSMultiple myeloma - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSMyelodysplastic syndrome (pre-leukemia) - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSOvarian cancer - Limited
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSPleural disease (effusions, plaques, thickening) - Strong
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSPneumoconiosis - Strong
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSPulmonary fibrosis - Strong
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSRenal (kidney) cancer - Good
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseASBESTOSStomach cancer - Good
EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)ASBESTOSA Human Carcinogen (1986)
European Union - Banned or Restricted in CosmeticsASBESTOSBanned in EU Cosmetics
EPA Hazardous Air PollutantsASBESTOSHazardous Air Pollutant
National Library of Medicine HazMapASBESTOSSD: No;RS: Since 1975 the use of asbestos in insulation materials has been banned in the U.S.A.;LU: Yes;FI: Yes;BA: Yes;IA: Known Carcinogen;FL: 0: will not burn;
National Library of Medicine HazMapASBESTOSSD: No;RS: Since 1975 the use of asbestos in insulation materials has been banned in the U.S.A.;LU: Yes;FI: Yes;BA: Yes;IA: Known Carcinogen;FL: 0: will not burn;
National Library of Medicine HazMapASBESTOSSD: No;RS: Since 1975 the use of asbestos in insulation materials has been banned in the U.S.A.;LU: Yes;FI: Yes;BA: Yes;IA: Known Carcinogen;FL: 0: will not burn;
National Library of Medicine HazMapASBESTOSSD: No;RS: Since 1975 the use of asbestos in insulation materials has been banned in the U.S.A.;LU: Yes;FI: Yes;BA: Yes;IA: Known Carcinogen;FL: 0: will not burn;
National Library of Medicine HazMapASBESTOSSD: No;RS: Since 1975 the use of asbestos in insulation materials has been banned in the U.S.A.;LU: Yes;FI: Yes;BA: Yes;IA: Known Carcinogen;FL: 0: will not burn;
National Library of Medicine HazMapASBESTOSSD: No;RS: Since 1975 the use of asbestos in insulation materials has been banned in the U.S.A.;LU: Yes;FI: Yes;BA: Yes;IA: Known Carcinogen;FL: 0: will not burn;
National Library of Medicine HazMapASBESTOSSD: No;RS: Since 1975 the use of asbestos in insulation materials has been banned in the U.S.A.;LU: Yes;FI: Yes;BA: Yes;IA: Known Carcinogen;FL: 0: will not burn;
Int'l Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - CarcinogensASBESTOSIARC GROUP 1
NIOSH Occupational CarcinogensASBESTOSNIOSH potential occupational carcinogens
NTP Report on Carcinogens, 11th EditionASBESTOSKnown to be Human Carcinogens
Canada PBTs - Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics (ARET)ASBESTOSMeets or exceeds criteria for toxicity and persistent under Canadian Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics list
EPA Toxic Release Inventory PBTsASBESTOSToxic under the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory
California EPA Proposition 65ASBESTOScancer
Association of Occupational and Environmental ClinicsASBESTOS• o

references
government/industry list/academic study reference
European Union - Classification & LabellingCPS&Q (Consumer Products Safety & Quality) formely known as ECB (European Chemicals Bureau). 2008. Classification and Labelling: Chemicals: Annex VI of Directive 67/548/EEC through the 31st ATP.
Amer Conf of Gov't Industrial Hygienists - CarcinogensACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) 2008. ACGIH cancer classification system. www.acgih.org.
CHE Toxicant and Disease DatabaseCHE (The Collaborative on Health and the Environment). 2006. Toxicant and Disease Database.
EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 2008. Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). Evidence for human carcinogenicity based on 1986-2005 guidelines.
European Union - Banned or Restricted in CosmeticsEC (European Commission of the European Union). 1999-2006. Enterprise Directorate-General Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics. The rules governing cosmetic products in the European Union, Volume 1, "Cosmetics legislation."
EPA Hazardous Air PollutantsEPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 2005. Office of Air. The 112(b)1 Hazardous Air Pollutants List (as modified). Last modified: 12 Dec 2005.
National Library of Medicine HazMapNLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents.
Int'l Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - CarcinogensIARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer). 2008. Overall Evaluations of Carcinogenicity to Humans, as evaluated in IARC Monographs Volumes 1-99 (a total of 935 agents, mixtures and exposures).
NIOSH Occupational CarcinogensNIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). 2006. NIOSH Carcinogens List (Potential occupational carcinogens). http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npotocca.html.
NTP Report on Carcinogens, 11th EditionNTP (National Toxicology Program). 2005. Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Toxicology Program.
Canada PBTs - Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics (ARET)EC (Environment Canada). 1994. Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics (ARET). ARET substance list of persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals.
EPA Toxic Release Inventory PBTsEPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 1999. Toxics Release Inventory Program. PBT Chemical Rule.
California EPA Proposition 65California EPA (California Environmental Protection Agency). 9/2008. Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. Chemicals known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
Association of Occupational and Environmental ClinicsAOEC (Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics). 2009. AEOC exposures codes and asthmagen designation.

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