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Vinyl chloride
Group 1 — carcinogenic to humansOccupationalchemicalEvidence: sufficient_in_humans
Summary
The chemical used to make PVC plastic. Associated with liver cancer.
Detail
Vinyl chloride is Group 1 with sufficient evidence for liver cancer (especially angiosarcoma). Exposure is largely occupational in PVC manufacture.
Regional relevance
global
global
Sources
Primary sources
Consumer references
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.