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Palygorskite (Attapulgite) (long fibres, > 5 micrometres)
Group 2B — possibly carcinogenicOccupationalchemicalEvidence: limited_in_humans
Summary
Classified by IARC as Group 2B — possibly carcinogenic to humans. Evidence is limited. (Vol 68, 1997)
Regional relevance
global
global
Sources
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.