Solvents Exposure Health Risks

Solvents are liquids or gases that can dissolve or extract other substances. They are used to dissolve grease, oil, and paint; to thin or mix pigments, paint, glue, pesticides, and epoxy resins; to clean electronics, automotive parts, tools, and engines; and to make other chemicals.

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Increased risk of Congenital Anomaly Maternity system	1 study Environmental risk factors of pregnancy outcomes: a summary of rece... Study in 2013 +47% with High evidence
Increased risk of Pancreatic cancer Digestive system	2 studies Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Workers Exposed to Chlorinated Hydroca... Study in 2000 +35% with High evidence Occupational exposures and pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis Study in 1999 +29% with High evidence in 13 years
Minor increase risk of Leukemia Lymphatic system	1 study A Meta-analysis of Mortality among Workers Exposed to Organic Solvents Study in 1996 +12% with High evidence

Create an account to view full list of RisksGeneral health hazards associated with solvent exposure include toxicity to the nervous system, reproductive damage, liver and kidney damage, respiratory impairment, cancer, and dermatitis.

Solvents Exposure

There are 3 risks of Solvents Exposure, including:

Increased risk of Congenital Anomaly
Maternity system

1 study

Increased risk of Pancreatic cancer
Digestive system

2 studies

Minor increase risk of Leukemia
Lymphatic system

1 study

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Solvents Exposure

There are 3 risks of Solvents Exposure, including:

Increased risk of Congenital AnomalyMaternity system

1 study

Increased risk of Pancreatic cancerDigestive system

2 studies

Minor increase risk of LeukemiaLymphatic system

1 study

Caution

User Reports

Risk Factors

Outcomes

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Increased risk of Congenital Anomaly
Maternity system

Increased risk of Pancreatic cancer
Digestive system

Minor increase risk of Leukemia
Lymphatic system