Where are N-nitroso compounds found?
Where are N-nitroso compounds found? Low levels of N-nitroso compounds can be found in air, water and food products treated with nitrite. Such food products include cheeses, fish, bacon and other cured meats. N-nitroso compounds are also found in tobacco smoke, chewing tobacco and beer.
What beauty products contain carcinogens?
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde and chemicals containing formaldehyde are common carcinogens in skincare products, hair straightening products, nail polishes, shampoos, lotions, and shower gels. If humans are exposed to high amounts of formaldehyde, it can put them at a higher risk for developing cancers.
Can nitrosamines penetrate skin?
Nitrosamines have been shown to be capable of penetrating the skin and numerous data are available in literature.
Are N-nitroso compounds carcinogenic?
Nitrosamines and N-nitroso compounds are strong carcinogens that produce cancer of the liver and kidneys. In experiments conducted to date, 75–80% of nitrosamines tested have been found to be carcinogenic to mammals.
