Table 4.
Cancer risks based on 2008 EU estimates of worst-case scenario exposures in various industries that commonly used antimony trioxide26
| Industry | 20-year exposure | 40-year exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Sb2O3 production | ||
| Conversion | 0.014 | 0.029 |
| Refining/refuming | 0.0045 | 0.0091 |
| Product handling | 0.011 | 0.021 |
| Flame retardants in rubber | ||
| Formulation | 0.021 | 0.042 |
| Processing | 0.013 | 0.027 |
| Flame retardants (plastics/textiles), handling/formulation | 0.055 | 0.11 |
Cancer risks were calculated for 20 and 40 years of exposure Online supplemental table S5 provides EU occupational exposure estimates used in risk calculations. EU, European Union.