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Article: RCF research update. (refractory ceramic fiber)
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- Ceramic Industry
- Article date:
- May 1, 1993
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Analysis of the data obtained in an RCFC research study indicates no statistically significant increase in lung tumors compared to the air control group. Critical dose level may exist below which neither fibrosis nor tumors are observed
Editor's Note: Information presented in this article has been extracted from a Research Study Update, "Multidose Animal Inhalation Study of Refractory Ceramic Fibers," published by the Refractory Ceramic Fiber Coalition (RCFC), Washington, D.C. The coalition is an association of leading U.S. producers of refractory ceramic fibers--The Carborundum Co., Premier Refractories & Chemicals and Thermal Ceramics Inc.
The RCFC ...