Government updates carcinogen list

What surprises me is that x-rays were only just added to the list. Viruses showed up for the first time on the list, as Hepatitis and HPV.

- Known Carcinogens (6)

Hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis C virus

Some human papillomaviruses

X-rays

Gamma rays, which are used in medicine, the nuclear power industry, the military, scientific research and various consumer products

Neutrons, used in medicine and research

- Reasonably Anticipated Carcinogens (11)

1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone, a vat dye used in the textile industry

Cobalt sulfate, used in electroplating and electrochemical industries; as a coloring agent for ceramics; a drying agent in inks, paints, varnishes and linoleum; and in animal feed

Diazoaminobenzene, used to make dyes and promote the adhesion of natural rubber to steel

MeIQ, MeIQx and PhIP, heterocyclic amine compounds that are formed when meats and eggs are cooked or grilled at high temperatures. They also are found in cigarette smoke

Lead and lead compounds. Lead is used to make lead-acid storage batteries, ammunition and cable covering. Lead compounds are used in paint, glass and ceramics; as a fuel additive; and in some cosmetics

Naphthalene, used in industrial chemicals, moth repellants and toilet bowl deodorants

Nitrobenzene, used mainly in the production of aniline, a poisonous liquid used to make dyes, resins, rubber additives and agricultural products

Nitromethane, used in specialized fuels and explosives, among other uses

4,4-Thiodianiline, used in the preparation of several dyes

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