Exposure to petroleum-based lubricants at work associated with multiple sclerosis risk
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New scientific study examines occupational exposure to motor oils and other substances of petroleum origin
Workplace exposure to petroleum-based lubricants linked to higher MS risk
Exposure to petroleum-derived lubricants at work, including engine oil, hydraulic oil and cutting fluids used to cool or lubricate metal during metalworking, is associated with higher odds of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published November 4, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Exposure to petroleum-based lubricants at work associated with multiple sclerosis risk
Exposure to petroleum-derived lubricants at work, including engine oil, hydraulic oil and cutting fluids used to cool or lubricate metal during metalworking, is associated with higher odds of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not prove that exposure to these lubricants causes MS. It only shows an association.
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A new study of nearly 9,000 people in Sweden links occupational exposure to petroleum-based lubricants to the onset of the disease. The association is stronger when smoking and certain genetic factors coexist.
Exposure to petroleum-based lubricants was associated with a 38% higher chance of developing MS. The association was strongest in active smokers and in people who did not have a gene associated with a lower risk of developing the disease. Occupational exposure to petroleum-based lubricants, such as motor oil, hydraulic oil and cutting fluids used to cool or lubricate metals during machining, is associated with an increased chance of developing M…
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