On the relationship between dimethyl silicone oil and cancer
Dimethicone oil is a commonly used chemical substance in the world. In many fields, such as medicine and chemical industry, it has its presence. However, in recent years, the relationship between dimethyl silicone oil and cancer has gradually attracted attention.
Considering medical science, it is said that dimethyl silicone oil is ingested or exposed to the human body, or there may be potential carcinogenic cell abnormalities. Looking at the experiments, some studies took animals as samples and administered dimethyl silicone oil. After a long time, the cells in the body were observed, showing some abnormal proliferation and carcinoid characteristics. Although the experimental samples are limited, it is also a warning.
In industrial production, the synthesis and use of dimethicone oil, if the protection is not good, workers are exposed to the environment containing dimethicone oil for a long time, and their risk of cancer may increase. Because some chemical groups contained in dimethicone oil, under specific conditions, or interact with the genetic material of human cells, cause gene mutation, which in turn induces cancer.
However, there are also opinions that disagree with it. Many authoritative medical institutions, after large-scale population epidemiological investigations, have not found a conclusive causal link between dimethicone oil and the incidence of cancer. And dimethicone oil is often used as an auxiliary agent for gastrointestinal examination in the field of medicine. With its good defoaming properties, it can help doctors clearly observe the internal conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. If it is indeed a strong carcinogen, how can it be widely used here?
In summary, the relationship between dimethyl silicone oil and cancer is still under investigation. Although some studies have shown its latent risk, there is also a lot of evidence that the connection between the two is not clear. We should wait for more scientific research to clarify the truth and provide a solid basis for public health and industrial safety.