Vinyl Chloride

Primary exposure to vinyl chloride occurs through inhalation. Prolonged exposure can cause cancer in the liver, brain, blood and lungs. Vinyl chloride is classified as Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC, meaning it is seen as a definite cause of cancer in humans.

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References: cancer.gov, OSHA, IARC, CDC

 

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