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Any carcinogen (cancer causing agent) should be avoided as much as possible and when necessary, worked with in a way that is cautious and responsible. There are many known carcinogens that are a part of everyday life and work. Sometimes proper data is not provided regarding how the materials must be handled for safety and other times proper instruction and provision is not made for workers who are handling known carcinogens on a regular basis. It is important to know the products and chemicals that contain carcinogens so that the best precautions can be taken when handling and being in the proximity of known cancer causing agents.

Known Carcinogens:

Asbestos
Contained in: insulation, old paint, joint compounds, floor tile, gaskets, boiler cement, furnace cement, roofing, siding, brake linings, clutch facings, insulated wire and cable, lighting fixtures, packing, welding rods and electrical panels
Type of Cancer caused: Lung, stomach, kidney, liver, intestinal, pericardial, throat, and other cancers.

Benzene
Contained in: Gasoline, Adhesives, Glues, Spot Removers, Rubber, Ink, Paint, Furniture Wax, and other products.
Type of Cancer caused: leukemia

Polyvinyl Chloride - a type of plastic
Contained in: Pipe, cable, wire, upholstery, auto parts, toys, home furnishings
Type of Cancer caused: liver cancer (can be latent for 15-40 yrs)

Methylene Chloride - solvent
Contained in: Anti-perspirants, foams, plastics, adhesives, paints, removers, thinners, hairsprays, and air fresheners
Type of Cancer caused: Pancreatic and liver cancer

Trichloroethylene - metal degreaser
Contained in: Spot removers, paint removers, typewriter correction fluid, adhesives
Type of Cancer caused: probable cause of bladder cancer and lymphomas

Perchloroethylene
Contained in: Suede protectants, dry cleaning, metal degreasers, paint removers, spot removers, silicone lubricants, adhesives, water repellants, wood cleaners
Considered a probable human carcinogen

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (209 known related chemicals)
Contained in: Transformers manufactured prior to 1977, x-ray machines, refrigerators, old welding equipment, fluorescent light fixtures.
Considered a probable human carcinogen

Furans and Dioxins
Contained in: Weed killers, pesticides, charcoal starter, wood preservatives, herbicide 2, 4-D, and 2, 4, 5-T.
Considered a probable human carcinogen

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