World agency rates asphalt as possible carcinogen roads. Asphalt emulsions all grades, emulsified asphalts all grades, cationic emulsified asphalt all grades. Iarc launches new world cancer report on 20th anniversary of world cancer day. This cumulative report currently includes 248 listings of agents, substances, mixtures, and exposure circumstances that are known or reasonably anticipated to cause cancer in humans. Flushing is excess asphalt on the surface caused by a poor initial asphalt mix design or by paving or sealcoating over a flushed surface. Home book and report series iarc monographs on the identification of carcinogenic. Some case reports of skin cancer in workers exposed to soots. See preventable exposures associated with human cancers cogliano et al. It also collects and publishes surveillance data regarding the occurrence of cancer worldwide.
Polynuclear aromatic compounds, part 4, bitumens, coaltars and derived products, shaleoils and soots. Iarc and partners launch the third edition of the cancer atlas, a visual and comprehensive overview of cancer worldwide. Summary report on aging of asphalt aggregatesystems srosua003a892 by chris a. Asphalt and asphalt emissions associated with road paving and roofing each passed the human and animal data screens, underwent preliminary toxicological evaluations, and are being brought to the carcinogen identification committee for consultation. Asphalt paving association, the international agency for research on cancer iarc prepared a research proposal for an epidemiologic study of asphalt workers in europe. Occupational exposures to bitumens and their emissions iarc. Agents classified by the iarc monographs, volumes 1123 62555 thioacetamide 2b 7, sup 7 1987 62566 thiourea 3 sup 7, 79 2001 62737 dichlorvos 2b sup 7, 53 1991 62759 n nitrosodimethylamine 2a 17, sup 7 1987 nb. Bitumen asphalt cement is produced by distillation of crude oil during petroleum refining. According to the international agency for research on cancer iarc, exposure to oxidized asphalt is probably carcinogenic to humans. Asphalt and asphalt emissions associated with road paving. The layout and pagination of this pdf file are not identical to the. This account contains more than 18 million credits, over 150 extra tanks, and almost all of the token cars unlocked, including the 9ff vmax. Overall evaluation upgraded to group 2a with supporting evidence from other relevant data 63252 carbaryl 3 12, sup 7. International trends in the incidence of cancer among adolescents and young adults.
Cancer in humans in iarc monograph volume 92 iarc, 2010. Iarc monograph national asphalt pavement association. The latest world cancer report, published in 2020, has a specific focus on cancer prevention and the recent research that underpins prevention, and includes a section on inequalities that affect the distribution. Asphalt roofing manufacturers association 529 14th street, nw suite 1280 washington, dc 20045 tel. Iarc issues health classification for occupational exposures during road paving dear napa members and partners, the international agency for research on cancer iarc, based in lyon, france, issued a statement today assigning occupational exposures to straightrun asphalt cement and its emissions during road paving a group 2b possibly. The report on carcinogens is a congressionally mandated, sciencebased, public health document that ntp prepares for the hhs secretary. Its role is to conduct and coordinate research into the causes of cancer. This contained the results of the epidemiological investigation of causes of death in a largescale international cohort of 80,695 workers employed between 19 and 1999 in road paving and asphalt mixing companies in. The documents referenced below were published by owens corning roofing and asphalt, llc, in january of 2012 in an attempt to clarify the iarc findings and also answer some common or frequently asked questions related to this topic. They are based in lyon mission iarcs mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer prevention and.
Introduction 1 it is an enormous pleasure to introduce this biennial report 201220, which provides a summary of the recent achievements of the international agency for research on cancer iarc. Bell associate professor of civil engineering oregon state university corvallis, or 97331 november 1, 1989. Abstract asphaltpaved roads have been used in the unitedstatesfor about 100 years. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed if exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention.
Special report the new england journal of medicine n engl j med 372. Occupational exposure to oxidized asphalt and its emissions during roo ng have been classi ed by iarc as a probable human carcinogen. It includes an assessment of chemistry, health, and exposure data from studies in animals and humans exposed to raw asphalt, paving and roofing asphalt fume condensates, and asphalt based paints. Iarc monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and. Agents classified by the iarc monographs, volumes 1125. In 2001 iarc published the internal technical report of the cohort phase. Sky princess blue she is ranked in the top 40 on the ios multiplayer world series leaderboardreason. Iarc concluded that occupational exposures to oxidized asphalts and its emissions during roofing applications should be classified under iarcs classification. If medical advice is needed, have product container or. International agency for research on cancer iarc polynuclear aromatic compounds, part 4, bitumens, coaltars and derived products, shaleoils and soots. This player was previously banned by your team in april 2015 for playing with a. In north america, bitumen is commonly known as asphalt cement or asphalt binder. Agents classified by the iarc monographs, volumes 1123. Agent 0bgroup volume year 1 026148685 aalphac 2amino9hpyrido2,3bindole 2b 40, sup 7 1987 000083329 acenaphthene 3 92 2010 025732745 acepyrene 3,4dihydrocyclopentacdpyrene 3 92 2010 000075070 acetaldehyde 2b 36, sup 7, 71 1999.
This onehundredandthird volume of the iarc monographs contains evaluations of the carcinogenic hazard to humans of bitumens and bitumen emissions, and of some n and sheterocyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons referred to as azaarenes and thiaarenes. Philippe autier, md, international agency for research on cancer, 150 cours albert thomas, 69372 lyon. Exposure of asphalt workers to bitumen fumes concawe. These reports are produced in both english and french. International agency for research on cancer wikipedia. The major use of bitumens is in asphalt for road paving. Iarc publications website iarc technical publications. Even after cessation of the use of coal tar, workers in road paving have continued to be exposed to this substance due to the use of recycled coaltar asphalt in some countries. Olsen, and dr marie haring sweeney, national institute for occupational safety and health, cincinnati, ohio, usa.
Occupational exposures to bitumens and their emissions lyon, france, october 18, 2011 the whointernational agency for research on cancers monographs programme reevaluated various occupations that entail exposures to bitumens and bitumen emissions, including road paving, roofing, and application of mastic asphalt. However, it is worthwhile noting that each iarc monograph contains all the evidence that is deemed pertinent to make an informed evaluation of carcinogenic. World cancer reports are recognized as an authoritative source of global perspective and information on cancer, including cancer patterns, causes, biological processes, and prevention. The international agency for research on cancer iarc. Full text get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 845k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Asphalt fumes are produced during the manufacture and heating of asphalt, which is used for road building and roofing, and in rubber and adhesives.
Asphalt pavement is a mixture of about 5 percent bitumen asphalt cement and 95 percent small stones, sand, and gravel. Recent iarc ruling on occupational exposure to asphalt and. Reason for citation asphalt is on the hazardous substance list because it is cited by acgih, dot, niosh, iarc and nfpa. The iarc technical publications focus on particular topics of a technical nature, encompassing concise or condensed textbooks, training materials, educational manuals, and guidelines. Most important, the document serves as a basis for identifying future research to reduce occupational exposures to asphalt. Page 2 iarc monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat iarc, 150 cours albert thomas, 69372 lyon cedex 08, france tel. Health effects of occupational exposure to asphalt cdc.
Polishing polishing is a smooth slippery surface caused by traffic wearing off sharp edges of aggregates. Iarc announced its assessment of the potential cancer hazard of asphalt, which they call bitumen, used in roofing and paving applications. Duratac base sheet health product declaration by henry. Iarc issues health classification for occupational. This contained the results of the epidemiological investigation of causes of death in a. At the same time, a need exists for well designed analytical epidemiological studies to determine whether a risk of cancer in man exists from exposure to asphalt. Iarc monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to. Cancer iarc group 2b possibly carcinogenic to humans cancer us cdc occupational carcinogens occupational carcinogen cancer mak carcinogen group 2 considered to be carcinogenic for man substance notes. Institute 1982 a brief introduction to asphalt and some of its uses manual. Repair by blotting with sand or by overlaying with properly designed asphalt mix. With contributions by iarc staff, the biennial reports detail iarcs biennial cycle of activities. Builtup roofing asphalt bura can be provided to a job in several ways.
More than 60 different chapters describe multiple aspects of cancer prevention and the research that underpins prevention, focusing on research activity during the past 5 years. Asphalt bitumen the layout and pagination of this pdf file are not identical to the version in press first draft prepared by ms joann a. Iarc considers asphalt a carcinogen in road paving applications. Vitamin d and cancer international agency for research. First a feasibility study was performed to evaluate whether or not a retrospective cohort study could. Human data multiple studies of roofers, in the aggregate, suggest a lung cancer risk, but association with fumes confounded by exposures to coal tar, smoking a very large iarc study of european asphalt workers mostly pavers did not find a lung cancer. Bitumens and bitumen emissions, and some n and sheterocyclic. New study reports increasing cancer survival and progress in cancer control across highincome countries since 1995. Breastcancer screening viewpoint of the iarc working. Occupational exposure to oxidized asphalt and its emissions during roo. N and sheterocyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The international agency for research on cancer iarc, based in lyon, france, has issued a statement assigning occupational exposures to straightrun asphalt cement and its emissions during road paving a group 2b possibly carcinogenic to humans classification.