2024-07-05 14:12:08
Talc has been classified as “probably carcinogenic” by the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), which has also been classified as acrylonitrileCompounds found in fibers for clothing, carpets, plastics for consumer products or automotive parts.
Talc, a naturally occurring mineral in many areas of the world, is “probably carcinogenic” to humans, based on a combination of partial human studies (ovarian cancer) and sufficient evidence obtained from laboratory animals.
According to these experts, exposure occurs primarily in the work environment during the extraction, grinding or processing of talc, or during the manufacture of products containing it.
For everyone, exposure occurs primarily through using cosmetics and body powders containing talc. However, experts do not rule out certain irregularities in studies that have shown an increase in the incidence of cancer.
Although the evaluation focuses on the talc it does not contain abuseIt cannot be excluded that talc is contaminated with asbestos in many human studies.
In June, the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) closed a major settlement with the judiciary of 42 states in the United States in a talc lawsuit that allegedly caused cancer.
A summary of studies, published in January 2020 and based on 250,000 women in the United States, did not find a statistical link between the use of talcum powder on the genitals and the risk of ovarian cancer.
The WHO agency has also classified acrylonitrile, a volatile organic compound mainly used in the production of polymers, as “carcinogenic” to humans. This decision is based on “enough evidence.” lung cancer“and “limited evidence” of bladder cancer in humans, according to IARC.
These polymers are used in fibers for clothing, carpets, plastics for consumer products or accessories. Acrylonitrile is also included cigarette smoke. Air pollution is another source of exposure.
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