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Toxicity ofBenzene Toxicity of Benzene. This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about benzene and is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects. This information is important because this substance may harm you.
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Benzene Benzene is produced naturally by volcanoes and forest fires. In homes, benzene may be found in glues, adhesives, cleaning products, paint strippers, tobacco smoke and gasoline. Most benzene in the environment comes from our use of petroleum products. Benzene quickly evaporates from water or soil.
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Nitrobenzene Nitrobenzene is prepared by nitration of benzene with a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid, water, and nitric acid.This mixture is sometimes called mixed acid..The production of nitrobenzene is one of the most dangerous processes conducted in the chemical industry because of the exothermicity of the reaction (δ H = −117 kJ/mol). World capacity for nitrobenzene in 1985 was about 1.7×10 6 tonnes.his mixture is sometimes called mixed acid.. The production of nitrobenzene is one of the most dangerous processes conducted in the chemical industry because of the exothermicity of the reaction (δ H = −117 kJ/mol). World capacity for nitrobenzene in 1985 was about 1.7×10 6 tonnes.
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Benzene Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil, and is one of the most elementary petrochemicals. Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon and the second [ n ]- annulene ([6]-annulene), a cyclic hydrocarbon with a continuous pi bond.erivatives of benzene occur sufficiently often as a component of organic molecules that there is a Unicode symbol in the Miscellaneous Technical block with the code U+232C (⌬) to represent it with three double bonds, and U+23E3 (⏣) for a delocalized version.
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- Full Definition of BENZENE. : a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel. — ben·ze·noid \ˈben-zə-ˌnȯid\ adjective or noun.See benzene defined for English-language learners. See benzene defined for kids.edical Definition of BENZENE. : a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel—called also benzol.
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BENZENE : Systemic Agent The agent will be easily ignited by heat, sparks, or flames. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive, and/or toxic gases. Benzene reacts violently with oxidants and halogens, causing a fire hazard. Vapors may travel to the source of ignition and flash back. Run-off to sewers may create a fire hazard. Caution: The agent has a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fires may be inefficient. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or regular foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or regular foam. Do not use straight streams.
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BENZENE : Systemic Agent Water: Benzene can be used to contaminate water. Food: Benzene can be used to contaminate food. Outdoor Air: Benzene can be released into outdoor air as a liquid spray (aerosol), mist, or vapor. Agricultural: If benzene is released into the air as a mist, it has the potential to contaminate agricultural products.
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Benzene and Cancer Risk Workers in industries that make or use benzene may be exposed to high levels of this chemical. These include the rubber industry, oil refineries, chemical plants, shoe manufacturers, and gasoline-related industries. Benzene is also used to make some types of lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides.Other people who may be exposed to benzene at work include steel workers, printers, lab technicians, gas station employees, and firefighters.enzene is also used to make some types of lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides. Other people who may be exposed to benzene at work include steel workers, printers, lab technicians, gas station employees, and firefighters.
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Benzene and Cancer Risk The main way people are exposed is by breathing in air containing benzene. Benzene can also be absorbed through the skin during contact with a source such as gasoline, but because liquid benzene evaporates quickly, this is less common. People can be exposed to benzene: At work.
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- Benzene is a chemical that is released into the air from emissions from automobiles and burning coal and oil. It is also used in the manufacture of a wide range of industrial products, including chemicals, dyes, detergents, and some plastics.enzene is a chemical that is released into the air from emissions from automobiles and burning coal and oil. It is also used in the manufacture of a wide range of industrial products, including chemicals, dyes, detergents, and some plastics.
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Environmental impact of the petroleum industry Benzene is present in both crude oil and gasoline and is known to cause leukaemia in humans. The compound is also known to lower the white blood cell count in humans, which would leave people exposed to it more susceptible to infections.
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- Benzene definition, a colorless, volatile, flammable, toxic, slightly water-soluble, liquid, aromatic compound, C 6 H 6 , obtained chiefly from coal tar: used in the manufacture of commercial and medicinal chemicals, dyes, and as a solvent for resins, fats, or the like. See more.
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Benzene Because of the cyclic continuous pi bond between the carbon atoms, benzene is classed as an aromatic hydrocarbon, the second -annulene (-annulene). It is sometimes abbreviated Ph–H. Benzene is a colorless and highly flammable liquid with a sweet smell, and is responsible for the aroma around petrol stations.
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Toxic Substances Portal - Benzene Benzene is also used to make some types of rubbers, lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides. Natural sources of benzene include volcanoes and forest fires. Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke.
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- a. Assume that any unfamiliar chemical is hazardous and treat it as such. b. Know all the hazards of the chemicals with which you work. For example, perchloric acid is a corrosive, an oxidizer, and a reactive. Benzene is an irritant that is also flammable, toxic, and carcinogenic. c. Never underestimate the potential hazard of any chemical or combination of chemicals. Consider any mixture or reaction product to be at least as hazardous as – if not more hazardous than – its most hazardous component. d. Never use any substance that is not properly labeled. It may not be what you think it is! e.
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Benzene Benzene is an important organic chemical compound with the chemical formula C 6 H 6. The benzene molecule is composed of six carbon atoms joined in a ring with one hydrogen atom attached to each. As it contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms, benzene is classed as a hydrocarbon. Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil and is one of the elementary petrochemicals.
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Benzene Benzene is a widely used industrial chemical. Benzene is found in crude oil and is a major part of gasoline.Its used to make plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs and pesticides. Benzene is produced naturally by volcanoes and forest fires.enzene is a widely used industrial chemical. Benzene is found in crude oil and is a major part of gasoline.
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Benzene and Cancer Risk Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Benzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities. Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States.enzene can also be absorbed through the skin during contact with a source such as gasoline, but because liquid benzene evaporates quickly, this is less common. People can be exposed to benzene at work, in the general environment, and through the use of some consumer products.
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Benzene People are also exposed to benzene when they use household products that contain benzene. Benzene evaporates quickly from contaminated water. People can be exposed to benzene if they use contaminated water to bathe, shower, wash dishes or do laundry.
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Benzene and Cancer Risk Benzene can also be absorbed through the skin during contact with a source such as gasoline, but because liquid benzene evaporates quickly, this is less common. People can be exposed to benzene at work, in the general environment, and through the use of some consumer products.enzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities. Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Recognition. Methylene chloride is a solvent which is used in many different types of work activities, such as paint stripping, polyurethane foam manufacturing, cleaning, and degreasing. Employees exposed to methylene chloride are at increased risk of developing cancer, adverse effects on the heart, central nervous system and liver, and skin or eye irritation.
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Benzene and Cancer Risk Workers in industries that make or use benzene may be exposed to high levels of this chemical. These include the rubber industry, oil refineries, chemical plants, shoe manufacturers, and gasoline-related industries. Benzene is also used to make some types of lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides.Other people who may be exposed to benzene at work include steel workers, printers, lab technicians, gas station employees, and firefighters.enzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities. Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States.
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Benzene and Cancer Risk Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Benzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities. Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States.enzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities. Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States.
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- If allergy develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and a skin rash. * Isopropenyl Benzene may affect the brain. * Isopropenyl Benzene is a REACTIVE CHEMICAL and an EXPLOSION HAZARD. IDENTIFICATION Isopropenyl Benzene is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor.
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- Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and leukemia. The anemia associated with benzene exposure is termed aplastic anemia. The types of leukemia associated with benzene exposure are adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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- HAZARD IDENTIFICATION. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Ethylene is a colorless, flammable gas with a slightly sweet odor or a colorless, cryogenic liquid with a slightly sweet odor. This gas acts as a simple asphyxiant and presents a significant health. hazard by displacing the oxygen in the atmosphere. The gas may spread long distances.