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Depends on the amount of tar that was consumed and how long it has been going on. Tar contains creosote which, if consumed, can cause throat, mouth and stomach pains. Severe skin irritation, eye burns, convulsions, unconsciousness, and even death have resulted from the consumption of large amounts of creosote.
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Is tar bad for your health?
Yes, tar is very bad for your health
Is tar a poisonous substance found in tobacco?
Tar is a sticky black substance which sticks to your lungs, from cigarette smoke. It can turn your lungs from pink to black, causing many health problems. It can cause lung cancer which can cause death. Tar can also cause very technical medical problems within the lungs!
What sticky black part of cigarette smoke?
You are describing tobacco tar. It is the main cause of lung and throat cancer those who smoke them. It can also cause yellow-brown stains on fingers and teeth. Pot actually has four times the amount of tar than tobacco cigarettes.
Is tar a carcinogen?
The chemicals in tar can cause bladder and kidney cancer. They can cause liver cancer. They can cause stomach cancer.
Which is the main ingredient of cigarette which cause emphysema and cancer?
its tar because of its sticky property
What can cigarette cause in a person body?
It can cause lung cancer because of the tar.
What sort of cancer can tar cause?
Lung cancer.
How cigarettes cause cancer?
there is tar and rat poisoning in them
What is inside of cigargetts that cause short of breath?
tar
What is the substance in tobacco products that cause stain teeth and skin?
the sticky brown substance in a cigarette is tar.
How does Tar affect body?
The tar in tobacco cigarettes is a major cause of lung cancer, emphysema and bronchitis. The toxins from the tar can damage lung cells that keep tumors from forming. Cigarette tar also damages cilia in the lungs, which protect the lining of the lungs. In addition to the discoloring of teeth, tar can cause periodontitis, a gum disease that can result in the loss of teeth.
What are the side effects when using coal tar?
There are several side effects of using coal tar ranging from skin problems to a lung cancer, caused due to the harmful material emitted from the coal tar.
