• In February 2014, NASA announced a greatly upgraded database for tracking polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzopyrene, in the universe. (wikipedia.org)
  • Polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAH): A group of powerful carcinogens, related to benzene. (allergycosmos.co.uk)
  • Smoked foods contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which are known carcinogens. (foodreference.com)
  • One study found 8 times the cancer causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in meat cooked with mesquite than hardwood charcoal, and 40 times the benzopyrene, the most dangerous hydrocarbon. (foodreference.com)
  • Studies have shown that cooking beef, pork, poultry, and fish at high temperatures can lead to the formation of heterocyclic amines, benzopyrenes, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are carcinogens. (littletonvillagehall.co.uk)
  • Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), the earliest and most significant carcinogen among polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), has been found in foods, tobacco smoke, and automobiles exhaust, etc. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Compared with the top five best-selling cigarette brands in Korea, the content of HNB products is reduced by more than 95% (benzopyrene) and more than 99% (benzene). (vapeast.com)
  • A 2019 report looking at the chemical composition of crumb rubber, the infill used in artificial turf, found that of the 306 chemicals within it, 197 met carcinogenicity criteria, 52 of those were suspected carcinogens, five were high-priority carcinogens, including benzene, benzidine, benzopyrene, trichloroethylene and vinyl chloride. (ning.com)
  • Primarily based on these findings, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) classified in May, 2011 RF radiation at the frequency range of 30 kHz‑300 GHz as a 'possible' human carcinogen, Group 2B. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • We conclude that there is clear evidence that RF radiation is a human carcinogen, causing glioma and vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • In May, 2011 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that radiofrequency (RF) radiation in the frequency range 30 kHz-300 GHz is a 'possible' human carcinogen Group 2B ( 7 , 8 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Structurally speaking, the colorless isomers of benzopyrene are pentacyclic hydrocarbons and are fusion products of pyrene and a phenylene group. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cannabis smoke contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco smoke, including greater concentrations of certain aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzopyrene, prompting concerns that chronic marijuana inhalation may be a risk factor for tobacco-use related cancers. (drugwarrant.com)
  • Nonsmokers are exposed to similar carcinogens in relation to tobacco smoke as the effective smokers. (nerdyroo.com)
  • One PAH, called benzopyrene, is probably the most widely studied of the tobacco smoke toxins and is known to damage a tumour suppressor gene, which would normally protect against cancer. (allergycosmos.co.uk)
  • Some of the chemical carcinogens found in tobacco smoke include hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde, nitrosamines etc. (onco.com)
  • Type 5 Formaldehyde is a Carcinogen present in cigarette smoke. (who.int)
  • Formaldehyde is also a carcinogen and places where people smoke tend to have much higher levels of this chemical. (allergycosmos.co.uk)
  • Type 6 Benzopyrene is a Carcinogen present in cigarette smoke. (who.int)
  • Compared with cigarettes, the hphcs in HNB products are significantly reduced, and the measured carcinogen content is more than 10 times lower than that in cigarette smoke. (vapeast.com)
  • Benzopyrenes are harmful because they form carcinogenic and mutagenic metabolites (such as (+)-benzo[a]pyrene-7,8-dihydrodiol-9,10-epoxide from benzo[a]pyrene) which intercalate into DNA, interfering with transcription. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hero Wipes help remove the harmful toxins and carcinogens that can lead to cancer after prolonged exposure over several years. (myherowipes.com)
  • These are the original decontamination wipes, specially formulated and proven to remove up to 99% of harmful carcinogens from firefighters' skin. (myherowipes.com)
  • Although marijuana smoke contains a number of carcinogens and cocarcinogens, findings from a limited number of well-designed epidemiological studies do not suggest an increased risk for the development of either lung or upper airway cancer from light or moderate use, although evidence is mixed concerning possible carcinogenic risks of heavy, long-term use. (atsjournals.org)
  • Because there is little to no combustion when vaping, it is a healthier alternative to smoking marijuana, which releases carcinogens mostly through combustion. (psilochocolatebars.com)
  • Benzopyrene is a component of pitch and occurs together with other related pentacyclic aromatic species such as picene, benzofluoranthenes, and perylene. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two isomeric species of benzopyrene are benzo[a]pyrene and the less common benzo[e]pyrene. (wikipedia.org)
  • These results are indicative of a region-specific attack on the carcinogen by the cell monooxygenases which is distinct from the liver attack of microsomal enzymes on benzo(a)pyrene. (lookformedical.com)
  • The most dangerous molecules are carcinogens such asbenzo[ a ]pyrene and nitrosamines (e.g. (hoddereducationmagazines.com)
  • There is some evidence of an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, and clear evidence that RF radiation is a multi‑site carcinogen. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Some substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. (medihelp365.com)
  • For example, a chemical, benzopyrene, causes damage specifically in a part of the DNA that normally protects our cells from cancer. (onco.com)
  • Fumes that develop from fat dripping on blistering charcoal are rich in benzopyrene, which can condense on grilled goods. (wikipedia.org)
  • Yes, Hero Wipes are lab proven more effective to remove lead toxins, the carcinogen Benzopyrene and toxic flame retardant TCEP. (myherowipes.com)
  • A benzopyrene is an organic compound with the formula C20H12. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is important to note that different vapors produce different amounts of benzopyrene, the primary carcinogen released when organic materials are burned. (psilochocolatebars.com)
  • Hero Wipes (red package) is designed for firefighters and other first responders to remove soot, toxins and carcinogens that they're exposed to on a regular basis. (myherowipes.com)
  • Alcohol is an example of a chemical carcinogen. (medihelp365.com)
  • The World Health Organization has classified alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen . (medihelp365.com)
  • While grilling vegetables is better because they have no muscle proteins, any amount of excessive charring can create benzopyrene (a type of PAH) and other carcinogens. (drelainechin.com)
  • Recent experiments suggest that acrolein is a carcinogen with the ability to damage DNA. (allergycosmos.co.uk)
  • Or you can peruse the links at the OSHA site for further carcinogen information. (rare-cancer.org)
  • Research conducted by tobacco companies has shown that carcinogens are highly concentrated in secondhand smoke than in mainstream smoke. (nerdyroo.com)
  • IARC at the World Health Organization (WHO) is independently financed and has its own governing and scientific councils, which WHO staff only attend as observers ( http://www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/research/iarc/en/ ). (spandidos-publications.com)