Is asbestos a potential carcinogen

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Yes, especially of the lungs.

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∙ 14y ago

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An example of a carcinogen would be what?

Inhaled asbestos or cigarette smoke.

Is asbestos a highly carcinogenic material?

Asbestos is catergorised as a Type 1 carcinogen, (possitive effect on humans)

If you breathe in asbestos can it kill you or can it harm you in any way?

Asbestos fibers are a known carcinogen. It is highly dangerous.

What is an example sentence using the word carcinogen?

Something that causes cancer is called a carcinogen. If there is a carcinogen in food, it could cause cancer.

What is an example of a carcinogen Asbestos Benzene Argon or Formaldehyde?

Asbestos and Benzene are examples of carcinogens known to cause cancer in humans. Argon and Formaldehyde are not classified as carcinogens.

What have US schools spent more than 40 billion dollars to remove?

Asbestos, a carcinogen formerly used as insulation.

Should asbestos be classified as a chemical?

While all matter is made up of chemicals, a more useful classification is to recognize that asbestos is a mineral, rather than to call it a chemical.

What is ultimate carcinogen?

Ultimate carcinogen: It is activated and chemically reactive form of a carcinogen or procarcinogen that is capable of direct covalent binding to nucleic acid or protein macromolecules. For example: Benzo(a)pyrene is an ultimate carcinogen.

What is banned by the EPA for many uses because when it is inhaled into the lungs it can cause lung disease or cancer?

Several substances have been banned or restricted because of inhalation worries. Hexavalent chromium - direct link to lung cancer Asbestos was briefly banned, but is still in production today* Lead based paint - more neurological problems, but a carcinogen nonetheless PCBs - many health problems including potent carcinogen There is also a very long list of banned pesticides, but most of these are responsible for neurological side effects, not cancer. *Australia has banned new asbestos production and use.

Is breast cancer a carcinogen?

Cancer can be a carcinogen. Carcinogen are usually in breast cancer.

Is coumadin a carcinogen?

Coumadin is not a carcinogen.

Is testosterone a carcinogen?

yes it is a carcinogen

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