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Mineral oils, untreated or mildly treated
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansOccupationalchemicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
Untreated industrial mineral oils are associated with skin cancer in occupational exposure.
Detail
Untreated or mildly treated mineral oils are Group 1 with sufficient evidence for non-melanoma skin cancer. Exposure is occupational, historically in metalworking and printing.
Regional relevance
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.