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Because aluminium is only sparingly absorbed from the gut, LD50
values for aluminium ingestion are unavailable, since death occurs
from intestinal blockage due to precipitated aluminium species
rather than systemic aluminium toxicity [4]. The only LD50 value
(>5000 mg/kg bw) found supports this [6].
Antacids including aluminium hydroxide may inhibit the gastrointestinal
absorption of some beta-blockers [4].
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No relevant data found.
Animal studies show that aluminium particles, in particular stamped
aluminium powder, may cause fibrosis of the lung whereas particles
of aluminium compounds appear to be less reactive [4].
♦On occasion workers chronically exposed to aluminium-containing
dusts or fumes have developed severe pulmonary reactions [4].
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Aluminium salts are much more toxic intravenously than by mouth
to animals [4].
6NLQ,UULWDWLRQ Not irritating [6].
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♦One study indicates that aluminium hydroxide is not an eye irritant
[6], but aluminium (dust or powder) is an eye irritant [4].
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6NLQ6HQVLWLVDWLRQ Not sensitising [6].
Aluminium compounds appear to be less reactive [4].
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There has been and still is much dispute about aluminium’s influence
on CNS, e.g. the development of Alzheimer syndrome. Although
aluminium is common in nature, and the exposure therefore rather
comprehensive, the amount found in humans is rather limited [6].