JUST ONE EXAMPLE
May 28, 2004
Potent Carcinogen found in Most Condoms
Recent study has discovered the presence of a very potent carcinogen in most condoms. Small amounts of this chemical are released whenever condoms are used.
Nobody knows whether this is serious yet however it is not likely to be healthy to expose the reproductive organs to cancer-causing substances on a regular basis.
This is a potentially serious issue for much of the world's population that cannot afford or access other forms of birth control. I hope further studies will follow on this soon.
Could this be related to the rise in cancer in women, and men as well?
Study Says Condoms Contain Cancer-Causing Substance. Reuters ^ | Fri May 28,12:09 PM ET
The Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Institute in Stuttgart said on Friday it had found the carcinogen N-Nitrosamine in 29 of 32 types of condoms it tested in simulated conditions.
The condoms, which were kept in a solution with artificial sweat, exuded huge amounts of cancer-causing N-Nitrosamine from its rubber coating. Researchers measured amounts of N-Nitrosamine, that were way above the prescribed limits for other rubber products such as baby pacifiers.
"N-Nitrosamine is one of the most carcinogenic substances," the study's authors said. "There is a pressing need for manufacturers to tackle this problem."
ONE MORE EXAMPLE
CORNSTARCH
(Used by most condom manufacturers - The alternative is talc which is also a listed carcinogen)
Cornstarch has been reported to cause inflammation (endophthalmalitis) of the eye after cataract surgery which can result in blindness.
In abdominal surgery, the dust causes adhesions (thin, string-like bands of tissue) to form which can lead to intense pain and bowel obstruction requiring additional surgeries.
The use of powdered gloves in gynecological exams can lead to fibrosis of the reproductive tract, a cause of infertility in women. Cornstarch deposited in the mouth after tooth extraction can lead to the growth of tumor-like nodules beneath the gums.
Why is the deadly dust present in the first place? And what's the alternative?
Cornstarch is added during the manufacturing process of medical gloves to ease the removal of the product from the porcelain hand-shaped molds (formers) on which the gloves are shaped through coagulant or straight dipping. The powder makes the glove surface more slippery and the gloves easier to don.
Powder-free gloves have been available since 1982. These are coated with a gel (similar to that on some contact lenses) or passed through a chlorine wash to make the surface more slippery
Extract from : - DeadlyDust.com