What is n-nitroso?

n-nitroso is a substance that is teratogen, mutagen and carcinogen. A substance that bears complete designation as n-nitroso-n-methylurea is more often referred to as MNU. N-Litroso is understood as an alkylating agent that can be extremely toxic to humans.

The N-Litroso exposure can have a wide range of complications for people. In limited quantities, n-nitroso may cause reactions that are relatively common for stomach or common colds. This may include a general sense of nausea along with headaches.

Increased N-Litroso exposure can lead to other complications that can be a little alarming. Skin rashes can begin to appear along with the impact on the eyes. It may seem that pressure in the general eye area may concentrate, and an individual may feel that something can be trapped between the surface of the eye and the lid. As the exposure continues, the quality of vision can suffer.

Along with external symptoms, n-nitroso can also begin to develop tumors or masses in the body. Some of the routinelyThe affected areas are stomach, pancreas and even the brain. A number of different types of cancer were associated with extended N-Litroso exposure. The degree of carcinogenic abilities associated with the substance was first uncovered in 1972 by means of controlled laboratory testing on animals. Over the next fifteen years, other controlled tests have shown that N-Litroso contained properties that could cause cancer development in several parts of the body if the exposure was sufficient.

N-Litroso exposure is relatively unlikely to most of the population. Even among persons who can be exposed to substances, exposure is usually minimal and not for a long time. This means that a relatively small number of people have experienced something other than a mild and temporary disease due to the arrival in contact with N-Litroso. However, if there is any chance of exposure, people are usually recommended to wear protective clothing, including masks to help minimize the degree of exposure.