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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are among the highest produced nanoparticles in the world today and are increasingly being incorporated into a wide range of construction and domestic products. Production on such a massive scale raises…

Hexavalent chromium is the most toxic form of chromium. Currently, no biological exposure marker exists that is specific to hexavalent chromium. A bibliographic study has shown that Cr(VI) is incorporated into erythrocytes while the other species…

Although workers may be exposed to chromium metal, Cr(III) compounds and Cr(VI) compounds in the workplace, only Cr(VI) compounds are of particular concern in terms of possible health hazards. After uptake via ingestion, inhalation and/or percutaneous…

N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP) is an industrial solvent used in association or in replacement of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. Both are teratogenic in rats and are categorized as reproductive toxicants 1B by the European Commission. Nevertheless…

The "YOTA" exhaust device for woodworking band saws developed by INRS allows a significant reduction in the amount of dust emitted into the atmosphere at work stations during sawing operations when machining and finishing wood.

This INRS scientific…