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1,3-Butadiene
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansOccupationalchemicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
A chemical used to make rubber and plastics. Associated with leukemia and lymphoma.
Detail
1,3-Butadiene is Group 1 with sufficient evidence for leukemia and lymphoma. Exposure is occupational in synthetic rubber and plastics manufacturing.
Regional relevance
global
global
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.