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Benzene is a widely used chemical formed from both natural processes and human activities. Breathing benzene can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and unconsciousness; long-term benzene exposure causes effects on the bone marrow and can cause anemia and leukemia. ... How might I be exposed to benzene...
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www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts3.html
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Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is produced by the burning of natural products. It is a component of products derived from coal and petroleum and is found in gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is used in the manufacture of plastics, detergents, pesticides, and other chemicals.
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www.osha.gov/SLTC/benzene/
www.osha.gov/SLTC/benzene/
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Benzene in soft drinks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benzene in soft drinks is the occurrence of the carcinogenic chemical benzene in certain soft drinks. This contamination is a public health concern and has caused significant outcry among environment...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzene_in_soft_drinks
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Information on Benzene. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... What benzene is ... Where benzene is found and how it is used...
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emergency.cdc.gov/agent/benzene/basics/facts.asp
emergency.cdc.gov/agent/benzene/basics/facts.asp
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Benzene is regarded as too toxic for use in schools. Fine; we can use other things. I was heavily criticised in1998, in a letter to an august chemical journal, for having set an A level question on benzene;
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www.rod.beavon.clara.net/benzene.htm
www.rod.beavon.clara.net/benzene.htm
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What Is Benzene Used For? ... Health Hazards of Benzene Exposure ... Suggestions for Controlling Benzene Exposures...
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www.webshells.com/ocaw/txts/doc999994.htm
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For carcinogenicity information: Support Document and response to the peer review for the benzene inhalation carcinogenicity assessment in Adobe PDF Format (57 Pages, 285 Kbytes).
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www.epa.gov/iris/subst/0276.htm
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Benzene is found in the air from emissions from burning coal and oil, gasoline service stations, and motor vehicle exhaust. Acute (short-term) inhalation exposure of humans to benzene may cause drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, as well as eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation, and, at high levels, unconsciousness.
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www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/benzene.html
www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/benzene.html
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