Possible carcinogen

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[edit] Definition

"Possible" carcinogen is a category of the dangers of chemical exposure as recognized by the EPA[[Category:]].

This is as opposed to "probable" or "known" carcinogen under EPA classifications of carcinogenicity.

It took the EPA until 2002 to discover that diesel is a "probable" carcinogen. [1].

[edit] See also

List of IARC Group 2B carcinogens

[edit] References

http://library.findlaw.com/1999/Jul/27/126283.html http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/08/29/health/main520195.shtml