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World J Hepatol. May 8, 2016; 8(13): 573-590
Published online May 8, 2016. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i13.573
Table 3 Hepatocellular carcinoma and occupational exposure to metals
Risk agentCAS No. Occupational exposureIARC class
Non-infective risk
As 7440-38-2 Timber manufacturing; pesticide use; As extraction industry; lead processing; pharmaceutical industry; glass industry; leather preservatives; antifouling paints; agrochemical production; microelectronics and optical industries; non-ferrous metal smelters; coal-fired power plants[254-258] Group 1[263]
Cd 7440-43-9 Cd mining; manufacturing of Cd-containing ores and products; Ni-Cd battery manufacturing, Cd alloy production[275,277,278] Group 1[263]