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Classification of Carcinogens (MAK-Commission) 10 Category 4: Some examples Chloroform Poly(tetrafluoroethylene) 1,4-Dioxane Polyvinyl chloride Formaldehyde Sulfuric acid aerosols Hexachlorobenzene 2,3,7,8 - TCDD Lindane Tetrachloromethane Polyacrylates Titanium dioxide Tri-n-butylphosphate Vinylacetate. 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 suggesting lack of carcinogenicity in humans and in experimental animals.
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In pathology, a carcinogen is any substance or agent that promotes cancer.
Carcinogens are also often, but not necessarily, mutagens or teratogens.
Carcinogens may cause cancer by altering cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells, which interferes with normal biological processes.
Aflatoxin B1, which is produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus growing on stored grains, nuts and peanut butter, is an example of a potent, naturally-occurring microbial carcinogen.
Cooking protein-rich food at high temperatures, such as broiling or barbecuing meats, can lead to the formation of many potent carcinogens that are comparable to those found in cigarrette smoke (i.e., benzo[a]pyrene).Pre-cooking meats in a microwave oven for 2-3 minutes before broiling can help minimize the formation of these carcinogens.
Note: The above text is excerpted from the Wikipedia article 'Carcinogen', which has been released under the GNU Free Documentation License.
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