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
BENZENE AND TOLUENE - Used in huge quantities in condoms and both FDA listed carcinogens.
* Other chemicals are under investigation. In one 2000 study, workers in a rubber factory who were chronically exposed to hydrocarbons (ethylbenzene, *benzene, *toluene, and *xylene) had lower than average sperm count and sperm qualities.
Another 1999 study suggested that men whose work exposes them to aromatic solvents used in paints, varnishes, glues, and metal degreasers and other products may be at risk of reduced fertility.
In addition to the effect on fertility, some researchers believe overexposure to chemicals may also contribute to testicular cancers. In fact, a 2000 study concluded that there was a link between sperm abnormalities and testicular cancer.
Among the study participants, men in couples with fertility problems were more likely to develop testicular cancer. In addition, low semen concentration, poor sperm motility, and abnormal sperm morphology were all associated with increased risk for testicular cancer.
WHY NOT A SINGLE WORD ABOUT THIS FROM THE LIBERAL PRO CONDOM LOBBY?