Cyclic acid anhydrides; Health-based recommended occupational exposure limit

In a first step the toxicity of the compounds was evaluated. This is done in cooperation with the Nordic Expert Group for Criteria Documentation of Health Risks from Chemicals. The results of the evaluation, which are published in 2004, are included in Part II of this advisory report. In the first part, the DECOS describes the most relevant data, supplied by newly presented data, and advices on an HBR-OEL. The conclusions of the DECOS are based on scientific papers published before December 2009.