Comprehensive Chemical Data Table
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In an effort to keep up with the vast sea of chemicals that are harmful toward human health, the following data table will aid to identify various chemicals.
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| NAME | Danger Scale | Health Risks | Found in | Used For | Classification | AKA | Banned | E number | Physiology/Pharmacology | Alternative |
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| 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 1-Nitropyrene | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 1,3- Butadiene | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 1,3-Propane sultone | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 2-Naphthylamine | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 2-Nitrotoluene | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 3,4,5,3',4'-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB-126) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 4-Aminobiphenyl | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 4-Chloro-ortho-toluidine | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 4,4'-Methylenebis(chloroaniline) (MOCA) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 5-Methoxypsoralen | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| 6-Nitrochrysene | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Acesulfame Potassium (K) | Kidney tumors | Baking goods, gum, gelatin | Artificial Sweeteners | |||||||
| Acetaldehyde (from consuming alcoholic beverages) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Acetone peroxide | ||||||||||
| Acheson process, occupational exposure associated with | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Acid mists, strong inorganic | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Acrylamide | Foods heated above 120 degrees C. Fried foods such as potatoes chips, french fries. Cigarette smoke | Human Carcinogen | ||||||||
| Adriamycin (doxorubicin) | ||||||||||
| Aflatoxins | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| alpha-Chlorinated toluenes (benzal chloride, benzotrichloride, benzyl chloride) and benzoyl chloride (combined exposures) | ||||||||||
| Aluminum | Linked to breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease, generalized permanent damage to the central nervous system, brittle bones, autism, infertility, and hormonal imbalance. | Human Carcinogen | ||||||||
| Ammonium Sulfate | ||||||||||
| Androgenic (anabolic) steroids | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Areca nut | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Aristolochic acid (and plants containing it) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Arsenic | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Skin/Bladder/Liver/Lung Cancer, Hemangiosarcoma, Kidney failure, Low blood pressure, Anemia, Headaches, Skin Lesions, Weakness, Increased risk of diabetes | Cheap Wines, Poultry, Smelting byproduct, Component of: Alloys, Electrical and semiconductor devices, Medications (e.g. melarsoprol), Herbicides, Fungicides, Animal dips, Drinking water from contaminated aquifers. | Promote growth in chicken fee, improve efficiency in feeding birds, boost pigmentation, cause chickens to look pinker and fresher | Human Carcinogen | European Union, Canada | |||||
| Artificial and natural flavoring | ||||||||||
| Asbestos (all forms) and mineral substances (such as talc or vermiculite) that contain asbestos | Lung/GI Cancer, Asbestosis, Pleural Mesothelioma, Peritoneal Mesothelioma | Constructions, Roofing papers, Floor tiles, Fire-resistant textiles, Friction linings (only outside Europe), Replacement friction linings for automobiles still may contain asbestos | Human Carcinogen | |||||||
| Aspartame | Carcinogen, Neurotoxin. May affect short-term memory, cause brain tumor, lymphoma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, fibromyalagia, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety attacks, dizziness, headaches, nausea, mental confusion, migraines and seizures | Nutrasweet, Equal, "Diet/Sugar Free" Foods such as sodas (diey coke, coke zero), jello, desserts, sugar free gum, drink mixes, baking goods, cereal, breathmints, pudding, kool-aid, ice tea, chewable vitamins, toothpaste | Artificial Sweetener | E951 | ||||||
| Auramine | ||||||||||
| Avobenzone | ||||||||||
| Azacitidine | ||||||||||
| Azathioprine | ||||||||||
| Azodicarbonamide | Asthma | Foam Plastics (sneaker soles, yoga mats), breads, frozen dinners, packaged baked goods | Bleaching Flour | GRAS | Austrialia and Europe | |||||
| Benzene | Leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma | Light fuel oil, Former use as solvent and fumigant, Printing, Lithography, Paint, Rubber, Dry cleaning, Adhesives, Coatings, Detergents | Human Carcinogen | |||||||
| Benzidine and dyes metabolized to benzidine | ||||||||||
| Benzo[a]pyrene | ||||||||||
| Benzoic Acid | ||||||||||
| Benzoic Acid | ||||||||||
| Benzoyl Peroxide | E405 | |||||||||
| Benzphenone | ||||||||||
| Beryllium | Lung Cancer | Missile fuel, Lightweight alloys, Aerospace applications, Nuclear reactors | ||||||||
| Betel Quid, with or without tobacco | ||||||||||
| Bis(chloromethyl)ether and chloromethyl methyl ether (technical-grade) | ||||||||||
| Bischloroethyl nitrosourea (BCNU), also known as carmustine | ||||||||||
| Bisphenol-A (BPA) | ||||||||||
| Bleached Starch | ||||||||||
| Blue #1/2 | May cause chromosomal damage | Candy, Cereal, Sports Drinks and pet foods. | Common Food Dyes | Norway, Finland, France | E133 | |||||
| Bromide | ||||||||||
| Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) | Major organ system damage, birth defects, growth problems, schizophrenia, hearing loss | Sports drinks, Citrus-flavored Sodas | Bromine is a chemical used to stop carpets from catching fire. Bromine keeps oils from floating to the top of water-based solutions such as soft drinks and fruit drinks | Vegetable Oil | Japan, European Union, and over 100 countries | |||||
| Busulfan | ||||||||||
| Butane | ||||||||||
| Butlyated Hydroxvanisole (BHA) | Cereals, trail mixes, gum, butter, meat, dehydrated potates, beer | Prevents oils in foods from oxidizing and going rancid | Japan, U.K., other Euopen Countries | |||||||
| Butlyated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) | Cereals, trail mixes, gum, butter, meat, dehydrated potates, beer | Prevents oils in foods from oxidizing and going rancid | Carcinogen | Japan, U.K., other Euopen Countries | ||||||
| Butylene Glycol | ||||||||||
| Cadmium | Prostate Cancer | Yellow pigments, Phosphors, Solders, Batteries, Metal paintings and coatings | ||||||||
| Calcium Disodium EDTA | ||||||||||
| Calcium Phosphate | ||||||||||
| Calcium propionate | ||||||||||
| Camauba wax | ||||||||||
| Captafol | ||||||||||
| Carbonate | ||||||||||
| Carrageenan | Triggers inflammatory immune response in GI, similar to Salmonella. GI cancer in lab animals. Possible links to ulcerative colitis, intestinal lesions, leaky gut, colon cancer, skin rashes. | Thickens and emulsifies products | Can be harmful if consumed regularly | Causes Inflammation. Recent studies funded by the American Diabetes Association have linked the consumption of food-grade carrageenan to insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in mice. | ||||||
| Chloral | ||||||||||
| Chloral Hydrate | ||||||||||
| Chlorambucil | ||||||||||
| Chloramphenicol | ||||||||||
| Chlorine | ||||||||||
| Chlorine Dioxide | ||||||||||
| Chlornaphazine | ||||||||||
| Chloropropanols | ||||||||||
| Chlorozotocin | ||||||||||
| Chlorphenesin | ||||||||||
| Chlorpyrifus | ||||||||||
| Chromium | Lung Cancer | Paints, Pigments, Preservatives | Human Carcinognen | |||||||
| Cisplatin | ||||||||||
| Coal | ||||||||||
| Coal-tar | ||||||||||
| Cobalt | ||||||||||
| Creosotes | ||||||||||
| Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene | ||||||||||
| Cyclophosphamide | ||||||||||
| Cyclosporin A | ||||||||||
| Diacetyl | ||||||||||
| Diazinon | ||||||||||
| Dibenz[a,h]anthracene | ||||||||||
| Dibenz[a,j]acridine | ||||||||||
| Dibenzo[a,l]pyrene | ||||||||||
| Dibutyl Phthalate | ||||||||||
| Dicalcium Phosphate | ||||||||||
| Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) | ||||||||||
| Diethanolamine (DEA) | ||||||||||
| Diethyl sulfate | ||||||||||
| Diethylstilbestrol (DES) | ||||||||||
| Dimethyl sulfate | ||||||||||
| Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride | ||||||||||
| Dioxin | ||||||||||
| Diphenylamine (DPA) | Can break down and form Nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic | Apples, applesauce, apple juice, pears, baby food | Glossy sheen/coat to protect from blackening and browning during long months in storage. | |||||||
| Disodium Guanylate | ||||||||||
| Disodium Guanylate | ||||||||||
| Disodium Inosinate | ||||||||||
| DMDM Hydantoin | ||||||||||
| Engine Exhaust, diesel | Bladder/Lung Cancer | |||||||||
| Enriched Flour | ||||||||||
| Epichlorohydrin | ||||||||||
| Erionite | ||||||||||
| Ethoanol (alcoholic beverages) | ||||||||||
| Ethoxycinnamate | ||||||||||
| Ethyl carbamate (urethane) | ||||||||||
| Ethylene dibromide | ||||||||||
| Ethylene Oxide | Leukemia | Ripening agent for fruits and nuts, Rocket propellant, Fumigant for foodstuffs and textiles, Sterilant for hospital equipment | Human Carcinogen | |||||||
| Etoposide | in combination with cisplatin and bleomycin | |||||||||
| Fission products, including strontium-90 | ||||||||||
| Flouride | ||||||||||
| Flourosilic Acid | ||||||||||
| Fluoro-edenite fibrous amphibole | ||||||||||
| Formaldehyde | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Gasoline | ||||||||||
| Glycidol | ||||||||||
| Glyphosate | ||||||||||
| Hexane | ||||||||||
| High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) | Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, mercury build-up and more. | Sodas, candy, snack bars, concentrated juices, processed cereals, coffee syrups, icing, condiments. | ||||||||
| Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) | ||||||||||
| Indium Phosphide | ||||||||||
| Ionizing radiation (all types) | ||||||||||
| IQ (2-Amino-3-methylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline) | ||||||||||
| Lead | 10 | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption | Carcinogen | C.I. 77575; GLOVER; KS-4; LEAD (ACGIH) ; LEAD FLAKE; LEAD INORGANIC; LEAD S2; OLOW (POLISH) ; OMAHA & GRANT | ||||||
| Leather dust | ||||||||||
| Magenta | ||||||||||
| Magnesium Sulfate | ||||||||||
| Malathion | ||||||||||
| Maltodextrin | Absorbed as fast a glucose, if there is not work for the blood sugar to do (i.e. rapiar muscle tissue, give energy), it will get stored as fat. | Candy, Soda, Processed Foods, Powder Supplements | Food Additive, thicken food products/filler in ugar subsitutes | Glucose Syrup | Prodcued from starch by partial hydrolysis and is usually ound asa white hygroscopic spray-dried powder. Absorbed as rapidly as glucose. | |||||
| Mannitol | ||||||||||
| Mechlorethamine | Alkylating Antineoplastic Agents | |||||||||
| Melphalan | ||||||||||
| Mercury | 9 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulatio,Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Cancer | Cosmetics | HG; MERCURY, DISSOLVED; MERCURY, TOTAL; COLLOIDAL MERCURY; HYDRARGYRUM; KWIK (DUTCH) ; LIQUID SILVER; MERCURE (FRENCH) ; MERCURIO (ITALIAN) ; MERCURY (ACGIH:OSHA) ; MERCURY FUME | ||||||
| Methoxsalen (8-methoxypsoralen) plus ultraviolet A radiation, also known as PUVA | ||||||||||
| Methyl Iodide | ||||||||||
| Methyl methanesulfonate | ||||||||||
| Modified Food Starch | ||||||||||
| Monoethanolamide | ||||||||||
| Monoethanolamine (MEA) | ||||||||||
| Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) | Excitotoxin, Depression, Disorientation, Eye Damage, Fatigue, Headaches, Obesity, Liver Inflammation, Dysplasia | Chinese food, many snacks, chips, cookies, seasonings, canned/boxes soups, dired soup mixes, Campbell Soup products, frozen dinners, lunch meats, fast food, junk food, chili, canned beans , salad dressing | E621 | Overstimulates dopamine production, causing leptin resistence and thereby eliminating the feeling of being ńfull.î | ||||||
| N-Ethyl-N-nitrosourea | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| N-Methyl-N-nitrosourea | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| N-Methyl-NÇ-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| N-Nitrosodiethylamine | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| N-Nitrosodimethylamine | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| N'-Nitrosonornicotine (NNN) and 4-(N-Nitrosomethylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Neutron radiation | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Nickel | Nose/Lung Cancer | Nickel plating, Ferrous alloys, Ceramics, Batteries, Stainless-steel welding byproducts | Human Carcinogen | |||||||
| Nitrogen mustard | ||||||||||
| Nonyl Alcohol | ||||||||||
| Olestra | Anal Leakage | "Fat free" chips | Olean | U.K., Canada | Blocks body's ability to abosrb essential minerals, carotenoids and fat-soluble vitamins | |||||
| ortho-Toluidine | ||||||||||
| Oxybenzone | 8 | Biochemical or cellular level changes,: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Sunscreen | Sunscreen Agent, Ultraviolet Light Absorber, UV Filter | Photoallergenic Toxicant/Allergen | BENZOPHENONE-3, (2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYPHENYL) PHENYL- METHANONE; (2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYPHENYL) PHENYLMETHANONE; 2-BENZOYL-5-METHOXYPHENOL; 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE; 4-08-00-02442 (BEILSTEIN HANDBOOK REFERENCE) ; 4-METHOXY-2-HYDROXYBENZOPHENONE; ADVASTAB 45; AI3-23644; ANUVEX; B3; BENZOPHENONE, 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXY- | ||||
| PABA | ||||||||||
| Parabens (Methyl, Butyl, Ethyl, Propyl) | ||||||||||
| Parfum | ||||||||||
| Partially Hydrogenated Oils | ||||||||||
| Phenacetin | ||||||||||
| Phenoxyethanol | ||||||||||
| Phosphorus-32, as phosphate | ||||||||||
| Phthalates | ||||||||||
| Pioglitazone | ||||||||||
| Plutonium | ||||||||||
| Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) | ||||||||||
| Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) | ||||||||||
| Polysorbate 60 | ||||||||||
| Polysorbate 80 (also known as tween 80) | ||||||||||
| Potassium Bromate | Kidney, nervous system disorders, GI discomfort | Bread products such as rolls, wraps, loaves, flatbreads, buns and bagel chips. | Oxidizing Agent that chemically ages flour faster than open air and cuts own baking time, in turn lowering cost. | Brominated Flour | European Union, Canada, Brazil | |||||
| Procarbazine hydrochloride | ||||||||||
| Propyl Gallate | ||||||||||
| Propylene Glycol | ||||||||||
| Propylene Glycol Alginate | ||||||||||
| Radioiodines, including iodine-131 | ||||||||||
| Radionuclides, alpha-particle-emitting, internally deposited | ||||||||||
| Radionuclides, beta-particle-emitting, internally deposited | ||||||||||
| Radium-224/226/228 and decay products | Bone/Liver Cancer | Nuclear fuel processing, Radium dial manufacturing | ||||||||
| Radon-222 and decay products | Lung Cancer | Uranium decay, Quarries and mines, Cellars and poorly ventilated places | Human Carcinogen | |||||||
| Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) | Synthetic Hormones | European Union, Canada, Many other countries | rBGH has higher levels of IGF-1, a hormone that encourages certain cells to grow. Several studies have found that high IGF-1 levels may influence the development of certain tumors. Studies have found a relationship between blood levels of IGF-1 and prostate, breast, colorectal and other cancers. | |||||||
| Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST) | Synthetic Hormones | European Union, Canada, Many other countries | ||||||||
| Red #3/40 | Proven to cause thyroid cancer and chromosomal damage. May interfere with brain-nerve transmission. | Fruit cocktail, marashino cherries, cherry pie mix, ice cream, candy, bakery products and more. | Common Food Dyes | E124 | ||||||
| Refined Vegetable Oil | ||||||||||
| Saccharin | ||||||||||
| Selenium | ||||||||||
| Semustine (methyl-CCNU) | ||||||||||
| Silica dust, crystalline, in the form of quartz or cristobalite | ||||||||||
| Siloxanes | ||||||||||
| Sodium Benzoate | Deprives our mitochondria (cellular energy-makers) of oxygen, linked to hyperactivity in children. | Juices, pickles, sodas, pre-made salad dressings, condiments. | Preservative that prevents the growth of mold and yeasts. | |||||||
| Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose | ||||||||||
| Sodium flouride | ||||||||||
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) | ||||||||||
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) | Shown links to organ and reproductive toxicity, neurological damage, endocrine disruption, and cancer. | SLES/SLS in the manufacturing process (ethoxylation) is contaminated with 1,4 dioxane, a carcinogenic byproduct. | ||||||||
| Sodium Nitrate | Pancreatic Cancer | Breakfast sausage, hot dogs, jerkies, bacon, lunch meat and even meats in canned soup products. | Salt Preservative | |||||||
| Sodium Nitrite | Pancreatic Cancer | Breakfast sausage, hot dogs, jerkies, bacon, lunch meat and even meats in canned soup products. | Salt Preservative | |||||||
| Sodium Silicoflouride | ||||||||||
| Sodium Sulfite | E221 | |||||||||
| Soot | ||||||||||
| Soybean Oil | ||||||||||
| Styrene | ||||||||||
| Styrene-7,8-oxide | ||||||||||
| Sucralose | Splenda | |||||||||
| Sulder Dioxide | ||||||||||
| Sulfer Mustard | ||||||||||
| Talc | ||||||||||
| Tamoxifen | ||||||||||
| Teniposide | ||||||||||
| Tert Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) | Nausea, delirium, collapse, tinnitus (ringing in ears), vomiting, hyperactivity, asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, restlessness, aggrevate ADHD symptoms,cancerous precursors, DNA damage, affects estrogen levels in women | Preservative, Antioxidant | GRAS, Carcinogen | E319 | ||||||
| Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Tetrafluoroethylene | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Thallium | ||||||||||
| Thiotepa | ||||||||||
| Thorium-232 and decay products | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Tobacco | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Toluene | ||||||||||
| Treosulfan | ||||||||||
| Trichloroethylene | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Triclosan | ||||||||||
| Triethanolamine (TEA) | ||||||||||
| Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including UVA, UVB, and UVC rays | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Ultraviolet-emitting tanning devices | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Vinyl bromide | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Vinyl Chloride (PVC) | Hemangiosarcoma, Liver cancer | Refrigerant, Production of polyvinyl chloride, Adhesive for plastics, Former use in pressurized containers | Human Carcinogen | |||||||
| Vinyl fluoride | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| X- and Gamma-radiation | Human Carcinogen | |||||||||
| Xylitol | ||||||||||
| Yellow #6/Yellow Tartrazine | Increase the number of kidney and adrenal gland tomurs. May can chromosomal damage | American Cheese, macaroni and cheese, candy, caronated beverages, and more. | Common Food Dyes | Norway, Sweden | E110/E102 | |||||
| Titanium Dioxide | Human Carcinogen | Titanium dioxide has recently been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen îpossibly carcinogen to humansîƒ This evidence showed that high concentrations of pigment-grade (powdered) and ultra-fine titanium dioxide dust caused respiratory tract cancer in rats exposed by inhalation and intratracheal instillation*. | ||||||||
| Zinc Chloride | According to the Dangerous Substance Directive, Zinc Chloride is classified, as ńHarmful (Xn), Irritant (Xi) and Dangerous for the environment (N).î |