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Table 4:
Summary of the Most Significant Literature
| Year | Authors and Organizations | Findings |
| 1994 | Peter Infante et al., OSHA | This commentary reviewed extensively the findings from both laboratory and human studies world-wide. The authors concluded, based on the combination of data, that fibrous glass is carcinogenic and should be listed in the 7th Annual Report on Carcinogens (ARC). Fibreglass may be as potent or even more potent than asbestos. |
| 1994 | US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Toxicology Program (NTP) | Glasswool may reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogenic. Background: After extensive consideration, the petition by the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) to remove fibrous glass from the 7th Annual Report on Carcinogens (ARC) was denied. The Secretary of HHS signed the ARC and transmitted it to the US Congress on June 24, 1994. |
| 1988 | IARC | IARC working group evaluated the carcinogenicity of MMMF including fibre glass along with their chemical physical data, production, use, occurrence and analysis, exposure data, experimental carcinogenicity data, human carcinogenicity data and other relevant data. It was concluded that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of glasswool in animals. |
| 1994 | Occupational Medicine, edited by Zen et al. | This literature review on man-made vitreous fibres (MMMF) including fibreglass. Topics covered are classification, production, and applications of MMMF, health effects and protective measures. |
(Additional reports found in the NIOSHTIC database are included in the Appendix under Literature Review.)
