Carcinogen at Chemical Glossary

What is it? A substance capable of causing cancer in living organisms. It includes substances such as blue asbestos (crocidolite), which is a mineral, and benzene. Benzene has been used extensively for decades in chemistry and strict saftey guidlines must now be foll

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