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Examples
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However certain carcinogenous substances increase probability of getting the disease.
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The use of methyl bromide has been severely restricted in industrialized countries since the beginning of 1995, because of its ozone-depleting and carcinogenous potential.
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Recent tests proved DDVP to be potentially carcinogenous, so that restricted use or ban can be expected for the future.
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I don’t know all this research in detail, but I suspect a couple of days sunbathing is more carcinogenous.
Hippie swag bottles pose significant health risk | Jewschool 2007
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All those chemicals are known for being highly toxic, and the benzene has been forbidden and is use is strictly controlled due to its carcinogenous properties .... "
Low End Mac 2008
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