Coordination of the Development of a Pre-Exposure Test for Monitoring Mutagens and Carcinogens in the Metal Working Industry: Progress Report 2

摘要

;Contents: Report of progress for a project to develop a pre-exposure screening test for mutagenic effects of mixtures of welding fumes and cutting oil in mist in the metal working trades; Mutagenesis and carcinogenesis of metals; Chromium in stainless steel welding fume and its removal; A chemical, physical and mutagenic assay of welding fume; Offer of standard welding fumes and solicitation of an ad-hoc task force for toxicity studies.