Disinfectants, detergents and air-fresheners contain a cocktail of chemicals. Many of these are nerve poisons, liver poisons, reproductive poisons, endocrine disrupters and sensitisers. Some may induce allergic responses, headaches, asthma, and rashes. Environmental tobacco smoke Tobacco products. Tobacco smoke can contain 3,800 compounds, many of which are carcinogens and mutagens.
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen.