2018 Asbestos in Talc Symposium
November 28, 2018
2018 Asbestos in Talc Symposium
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The Hotel at the University of Maryland
ABOUT
The purpose of the symposium was to provide a forum for experts in asbestos mineral analysis, academicians and regulators to share knowledge on testing approaches aimed at adequately analyzing talc-containing products for the presence of asbestos fibers. The symposium included presentations and concurrent breakout sessions on test methods, characterization and interpretation of data.
DOCUMENTS
Background
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Agenda
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Participant List
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Participant Questions
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Role of the Moderator
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Speakers Booklet
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SPEAKER SUMMARIES
Ann Wylie - Final Summary
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Ann Wylie and Art Langer - Final Summary
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Brad Van Gosen - Final Summary
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Brooke Mossman - Final Summary
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Martin Harper - Final Summary
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Martin Rutstein - Final Summary
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Mickey Gunter - Final Summary
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Robyn Ray and Frank Ehrenfeld - Final Summary
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MEETING TRANSCRIPTS
Breakout Session A - Meeting Transcript
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Breakout Session B - Meeting Transcript
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Breakout Session C - Meeting Transcript
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SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
The Mineral Fibers of Potential Concern in Talc
Bradley S. Van Gosen
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Methods of Mineral Identification
Martin Rutstein
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Test Methods: Applicability of Reference Materials and Development of Qualified Standards
Martin Harper
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Importance of Mineral Type, Form and Dimensions in Carcinogenic Responses
Brooke Taylor Mossman
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Amphibole: Is it Asbestos? Is it Hazardous? How is it Identified?
Ann Wylie
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Test Method for analysis of Talc and Mineral Fibers in Cosmetics
Frank Ehrenfeld
Robyn Ray
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REFERENCE MATERIALS
Current Intelligence Bulletin 62 (CDC) -
Asbestos Fibers and Other Elongate Mineral Particles: State of the Science and Roadmap for Research
Ann Wylie -
Fiber Dimensions of Crocidolites From Western Australia, Bolivia, and the Cape and Transvaal Provinces of South Africa
Gunter -
Current Issues with Purported Asbestos Content of Talc (Part 1)
Gunter -
Current Issues with Purported Asbestos Content of Talc (Part 2)
Meeker -
Tabulation of Asbestos-Related Terminology (2002)
Meeker -
Asbestos in commercial cosmetic talcum powder as a cause of mesothelioma in women (2014)
Meeker -
Asbestos in commercial cosmetic talcum powder as a cause of mesothelioma in women (2015)
Millette -
General Reference 1
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General Reference 2
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General Reference 3
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General Reference 4
Rutstein -
Presentation Reference 1
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Presentation Reference 2
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Presentation Reference 3
Rutstein -
Presentation Reference 4
Van Gosen -
Presentation Reference 1
SUMMIT SURVEY
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