i was looking up a list of carcinogenic substances on the internet and petroleum was one of them...
2007-02-16 06:50:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
don't think so..
i think the raw unrefined petroleum may be the culprit..
2007-02-16 06:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While petroleum in its crude stage may be carcinogenic, the small amount of the substance in Vaseline, which is petroleum jelly, is so slight, that I seriously doubt it would be considered a harmful substance. Vaseline is even used on tiny babies for diaper rash. It's also possible that the name "petroleum jelly" is a misnomer, and that there may not be any in Vaseline. Check with your doctor. I'm sure he or she will tell you that Vaseline won't give you cancer. I've been using it for years for everything from burns to cure chapped lips. It is just a harmless lubricant.
2007-02-16 07:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ye little nutter. Slap some vaseline on your lips and have a laugh. lol
2007-02-16 07:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Enya♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no vaseline is perfectly safe
2007-02-18 05:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by sha23z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i dont think so but you could always ask your G P
2007-02-16 06:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by rob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont know, but i wouldnt think it would be!
2007-02-16 07:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by Kayleigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As in petrol.........
Vaseline for god's sake I dont think so.............................
2007-02-16 06:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by bannister_natalie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋