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Benzene
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Safety and Health Topics: Benzene 
 Workplace safety information related to benzene, 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." Discusses OSHA standards and health effects from exposure to benzene, which has been shown "to be a carcinogen (cancer-causing)." From the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/benzene/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Nov 29, 2005 Toxicological Profile For Benzene
These documents describe the health effects and risks associated with benzene, "a colorless liquid with a sweet odor" made mostly from petroleum (also found in chemical manufacturing, natural sources such as volcanoes and forest fires, and cigarette smoke). The "Public Health Statement" provides introductory information, and other documents include detailed data and research about topics such as effects on children and on wildlife. From the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp3.html Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Nov 29, 2005 |
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