Tag cancer causing substances

Here are some common substances that are known or suspected to cause cancer:

Chemicals:

  1. Benzene: a solvent used in the production of plastics, resins, and pesticides.
  2. Vinyl chloride: a chemical used in the production of PVC pipes and other products.
  3. Asbestos: a group of minerals used in construction, insulation, and other products.
  4. Arsenic: a metalloid used in pesticides, semiconductors, and other products.
  5. Chromium VI: a form of chromium used in leather tanning, paint, and other products.
  6. Nickel: a metal used in alloys, batteries, and other products.
  7. Formaldehyde: a chemical used in adhesives, building materials, and other products.
  8. Acrylamide: a chemical used in the production of plastics, adhesives, and other products.
  9. 1,3-Butadiene: a chemical used in the production of synthetic rubber and other products.
  10. Ethylene oxide: a chemical used in the production of textiles, adhesives, and other products.

Pesticides:

  1. DDT: a pesticide banned in many countries due to its toxicity and persistence in the environment.
  2. Lindane: a pesticide used to treat lice and scabies.
  3. Chlordane: a pesticide used to control termites and other pests.
  4. Heptachlor: a pesticide used to control termites and other pests.
  5. Dieldrin: a pesticide used to control insects and other pests.

Food additives:

  1. Red 3: a food dye used in candy, cosmetics, and other products.
  2. Yellow 5: a food dye used in candy, baked goods, and other products.
  3. Yellow 6: a food dye used in candy, baked goods, and other products.
  4. Sodium nitrite: a preservative used in processed meats, such as bacon and hot dogs.
  5. Sodium nitrate: a preservative used in processed meats, such as bacon and hot dogs.

Environmental pollutants:

  1. Radon: a radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes and buildings.
  2. Uranium: a radioactive metal used in nuclear power plants and other applications.
  3. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): a group of chemicals used in electrical equipment, paint, and other products.
  4. Dioxins: a group of chemicals formed during the combustion of organic matter, such as trash and wood.
  5. Furans: a group of chemicals formed during the combustion of organic matter, such as trash and wood.

Other substances:

  1. Tobacco smoke: a known carcinogen that causes lung cancer and other types of cancer.
  2. Radiation: a known carcinogen that causes cancer in humans and animals.
  3. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation: a known carcinogen that causes skin cancer and other types of cancer.
  4. Sunlight: a known carcinogen that causes skin cancer and other types of cancer.
  5. Hormone-disrupting chemicals: a group of chemicals that can mimic or interfere with the body's hormones, including estrogen and testosterone.

It's important to note that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the gold standard for classifying substances as carcinogenic, and their classifications are widely recognized by governments and health organizations around the world.