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The chemicals in tar can cause bladder and kidney cancer. They can cause liver cancer. They can cause stomach cancer.
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∙ 9y agoYes, tar is considered to be a carcinogen. It is made up of tobacco residue. It is common to find tar in cigarettes.
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What term describes something that can cause cancer?
It can be classed as a "Carcinogen" , if referring to the products effect then its considered to be "carcinogenic" or has a "carcinogenic" effect
What is sticky black road surface?
it is called tar
What is a dark substance that makes cilia clump?
tar
What is the best type of pine tar?
the best type of pine tar can be found at Dicks sporting goods. i have used pine tar for about 2 years now and you cannot beat Easton brand pine tar.
What effect does tar have on gas exchange?
Tar is responsible for blocking your lungs, preventing oxygen and carbon dioxide from entering and leaving your lungs. Basically, tar causes a smoker to suffocate slowly.
Is it any health concerns with coal dust?
Coal has Tar, which is a carcinogen. Also incomplete burning of Coal emits Carbon Monoxide, which is a respiratory poison.
What is the difference between coal tar and Pine Tar?
The main and obvious difference is one is coal based and the other comes from a pine tree. Studies have shown that coal tar is a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning it causes cancer at levels higher than 5%, so pine tar is a good alternative. It also smells great!
What are some of the dangers of smoking?
The following are some dangers of smoking; tar, and carcinogen substances causes cancer, smoking reduces oxygen in the body, and it also causes pulmonary disorders.
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
Is honey a carcinogen food?
No, honey is not a considered carcinogen.
How do you use carcinogen in a sentence?
"UVA is a known carcinogen".
What is a cancer causing substance known as?
A Carcinogen.
What is the cancer causing agents called?
A carcinogen.
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.
Is Fat a carcinogen?
According to mastering biology, yes, fat is a carcinogen.
