Also used as a fragrance for many perfumes, lotions, detergents and soaps. Listing in the 10th Report Action required to complete review of Nickel and Nickel Compounds. This review will be of metallic nickel and nickel alloys. Review of nickel compounds for listing in the Report on Carcinogens was completed in 1998. Estrogens, Steroidal Estrogens are widely used in oral contraceptives and in post-menopausal therapy for women.
Occupational exposure occurs during mining, milling and processing.
Exposure to general population occurs through use of products such as cosmetics. Occupational exposure occurs during mining, milling and processing. IARC listing based on the observed association between exposure to talc containing asbestiform fibers and mesothelioma in humans. It is estimated that at least two million people are routinely exposed occupationally to wood dust worldwide. Non-occupational exposure also occurs.