Common chemical styrene added to suspected category
(NEWSER) - The government has declared formaldehyde to be a carcinogen, and it says the common chemical styrene—used in everything from plastic cups to bathroom stalls and boats—is on the list of suspected cancer triggers, reports Bloomberg . Consumers should do what they can to steer clear, but the risks are far greater for those who work with the materials on an industrial scale, say in manufacturing plants, notes the New York Times . Six other agents also made the list of known or suspected carcinogens, and the government report lays out fact sheets on them here . The Washington Post offers a quick summary. More»
