Author： Mast Richard W. Maxim L. Daniel Utell Mark J. Walker Alexander M.
Publisher： Informa Healthcare
ISSN： 1091-7691
Source： Inhalation Toxicology, Vol.12, Iss.5, 2000-05, pp. : 359-399
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Abstract
Refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) is an energy-efficient, high-temperature insulation, used principally in industrial furnaces, heaters, and reactors. Prior to the 1980s, there were few publications dealing with the potential health effects of this material. However, with the advent of higher energy costs and the need for thermally efficient high-temperature insulating materials, production of RCF grew rapidly, as did interest in its potential health effects. This article provides a comprehensive and integrated review of the toxicology (in vitro and in vivo), epidemiology, and risk analysis literature of RCF. Based on the available literature, we conclude that an occupational exposure of 0.5 fibers per cubic centimeter (cm3) [8-h time-weighted average (8-h TWA)] results in an occupational health risk no greater than 9.1 x 10-5.
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