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by pc86 2090 days ago
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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there is confusion in this thread due to multiple chemicals having the initials TCP, one is an antiseptic the other is a harsh solvent
Wouldn't be surprised if both are on the list. Alcohol based mouthwash has a warning label about causing cancer too.
Baked goods carry a warning label about causing cancer. I'm convinced this is some sort of live study about warning dilution.