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carcinogens — car·cin·o·gen || kÉ‘Ë sɪnÉ™dÊ’É™n n. substance or agent that causes cancer … English contemporary dictionary
Carcinogens — Potential cancer causing agents in the environment. They include among others: industrial chemical compounds found in food additives, pesticides and fertilizers, drugs, toy, household cleaners, toiletries and paints. Naturally occurring… … Energy terms
List of cigarette smoke carcinogens — According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,[1] the following are known human carcinogens found in cigarette smoke: Chemical Amount (per cigarette) Acetaldehyde 980 micrograms to 1.37 milligrams Acrylonitrile formerly 1 to 2… … Wikipedia
Known or Suspected Chemical Carcinogens — ▪ Table Known or suspected chemical carcinogens target organ agents industries tumour type lung tobacco smoke, arsenic, asbestos, crystalline silica, benzo(a)pyrene, beryllium, bis chloromethyl ether, 1,3 butadiene, chromium VI compounds, coal… … Universalium
List of IARC Group 1 carcinogens — Substances, mixtures and exposure circumstances in this list have been classified by the IARC as Group 1: The agent (mixture) is carcinogenic to humans. The exposure circumstance entails exposures that are carcinogenic to humans. This category is … Wikipedia
List of IARC Group 2A carcinogens — Substances, mixtures and exposure circumstances in this list have been classified by the IARC as Group 2A: The agent (mixture) is probably carcinogenic to humans. The exposure circumstance entails exposures that are probably carcinogenic to… … Wikipedia
List of IARC Group 4 carcinogens — Substances, mixtures and exposure circumstances in this list have been classified by the IARC as Group 4: The agent (mixture) is probably not carcinogenic to humans. This category is used for agents or mixtures for which there is evidence… … Wikipedia
List of IARC Group 2B carcinogens — Substances, mixtures and exposure circumstances in this list have been classified by the IARC as Group 2B: The agent (mixture) is possibly carcinogenic to humans. The exposure circumstance entails exposures that are possibly carcinogenic to… … Wikipedia
List of IARC Group 3 carcinogens — Substances, mixtures and exposure circumstances in this list have been classified by the IARC as Group 3: The agent (mixture or exposure circumstance) is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. This category is used most commonly… … Wikipedia
Diesel exhaust — A diesel powered truck emitting sooty exhaust gas while starting its engine. Diesel exhaust (known as clag when emitted by diesel locomotives, or diesel engine emissions in scientific papers) is the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. In diesel… … Wikipedia
