A review of silicosis and other silica-related diseases in the engineered stone countertop processing industry

Abstract Background Engineered stone (ES), a material that has become widespread for its use in kitchen and bathroom countertops since the 1980s, is composed of over 90% crystalline silica by weight, significantly exceeding the silica content of natural stones such as granite (40–50%) and marble (&l...

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Main Authors: Jane C. Fazio, Karoly Viragh, Jenny Houlroyd, Sheiphali A. Gandhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-025-00455-8
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