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Re:Loss of smell could be a 'highly reliable indicator' of C... by pc86 on Friday October 02, 2020 @02:48PM (#24665749)
The list of things California says doesn't cause cancer is much smaller than its list of recognized human carcinogens. And animals studies are not 1:1 to humans.

It's literally a medical antiseptic designed to be gargled after dilution.

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Re:Loss of smell could be a 'highly reliable indicator' of C... by gmadsen on Friday October 02, 2020 @05:56PM (#24667418)
there is confusion in this thread due to multiple chemicals having the initials TCP, one is an antiseptic the other is a harsh solvent
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Re:Loss of smell could be a 'highly reliable indicator' of C... by unishark on Friday October 02, 2020 @07:46PM (#24668190)
Wouldn't be surprised if both are on the list. Alcohol based mouthwash has a warning label about causing cancer too.
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Re:Loss of smell could be a 'highly reliable indicator' of C... by Talanes on Sunday October 04, 2020 @12:33AM (#24676550)
Baked goods carry a warning label about causing cancer. I'm convinced this is some sort of live study about warning dilution.
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