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Painting (occupational exposure)
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansOccupationalchemicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
Working as a painter is associated with lung and bladder cancer.
Detail
Occupational exposure as a painter is Group 1 with sufficient evidence for lung, bladder and mesothelioma. Solvents, pigments and historical lead paint contribute.
Regional relevance
global
global
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- California Prop 65 list
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