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Occupational exposure to antimony compounds.

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Journal of Environmental Monitoring : JEM
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This study reviews the toxicology of antimony compounds from historical medicinal use, occupational exposures in process workers, and environmental presence. While historical occupational exposure posed risks, modern conditions have improved, and environmental impacts remain uncertain.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational and Environmental Toxicology
  • Metallurgy and Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Antimony (Sb) and its compounds have a long history of use, including medicinal applications.
  • Occupational exposure to antimony, primarily as sulfide (SbS3) or oxide (Sb2O3), has affected miners and process workers.
  • Environmental antimony presence in domestic settings has been investigated for potential health impacts, such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To consolidate knowledge on antimony toxicology from diverse exposure sources.
  • To evaluate historical and contemporary occupational risks associated with antimony processing.
  • To assess the significance of environmental antimony exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical occupational health studies, particularly focusing on antimony process workers in North-East England.

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  • Analysis of environmental studies investigating antimony's presence and potential health effects.
  • Examination of historical records and scientific literature on antimony exposure and its consequences.

    • Main Results:

    • Historical occupational exposure to antimony compounds, especially in mining and processing, was significant, with studies indicating high exposure levels and potential risks like lung cancer.
    • Working conditions in antimony processing have substantially improved over the last 30 years due to automation, reducing workforce exposure.
    • Investigations into antimony as a cause of SIDS have not yielded confirming evidence, and the full impact of environmental antimony requires further determination.

    Conclusions:

    • Antimony toxicology is understood through multiple exposure pathways, with occupational risks historically significant but now reduced.
    • Environmental antimony's health implications are not fully elucidated and warrant continued investigation.
    • While historical occupational exposures were concerning, current environmental and occupational risks appear diminished, though not entirely resolved.