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Toxicant and Disease Database

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Multiple myeloma

Causes    Grouped by strength of evidence

Strong Evidence

ionizing radiation

Good Evidence

arsenical pesticides

dioxins / TCDD

pesticides

phenoxyacetic herbicides

Limited Evidence

1,1,1-trichloroethane

Agent Orange

asbestos

benzene

DDT/DDE

fungicides

heavy metals

petrochemicals

solvents

trichloroethylene (TCE)

Notes

Organic solvent exposure in painters has been associated with multiple myeloma. In addition to the pesticides listed, unspecified pesticide exposure in applicators, manufacturers, and agricultural workers has been associated with multiple myeloma. In these situations, the individual is exposed to mixtures of pesticides or different pesticides at different times. Associations between a specific pesticide exposure and disease can not be made.