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Benzene is a chemical solvent derived from petroleum used to manufacture a wide variety of products, including inks, dyes, plastics, detergents, pesticides and gasoline. Despite its sweet smell and colorless appearance, benzene is known to cause leukemia (bone marrow cancer) with chronic exposure, as well as anemia and immune deficiency. Even short-term exposure can cause headaches, dizziness, confusion and sometimes death when benzene is breathed or ingested. Workers in the oil, rubber, plastics, and chemical industries run the greatest risk of occupational exposure. However, anyone may be exposed when benzene spills or leaks from industrial sites into ground water, contaminating drinking water supplies. The federal government classifies benzene as a carcinogen; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration set strict limits on benzene exposure in the workplace.

Benzene - a "Class A" Carcinogen

But benzene is more than a common chemical - it has been classified as a Class A carcinogen (cancer-causing substance) by the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) . Repeated exposure to benzene has been proven to cause various forms of leukemia and a host of other health disorders, including but not limited to blood disorders, respiratory and skin problems, and other illnesses. Occupational Exposure Poses Danger to Oil and Gas Workers. read more

Benzene - A Hidden Threat

Did you know that the toxic effects of benzene exposure can show up as late as 29 years after the first exposure. Clearly, the health risks of occupational or other benzene exposure are grave. Contacting an experienced benzene/environmental toxin litigator can help give you access to the compensation you deserve - compensation which can help defray the medical bills and pain and suffering associated with benzene and its many toxic effects. read more

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Benzene Jury Verdicts

______ The jury decided plaintiff is entitled to participate in the Workers' Compensation Fund. - Workers' Compensation Workers' Compensation - Work-related Injury

______ VERDICT Exposure to high concentration of the chemical Benzene in the workplace - temporary breathing and equilibrium problems and severe migraine headaches continuing intermittently -inability to continue work.

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Benzene News Articles

Platts US morning market analysis: Asian benzene, styrene soften - Petrochemicals | Platts News Article & Story

Asia benzene-styrene spread narrows to below $200/mt on stocks, weak demand - Petrochemicals | Platts News Article & Story

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Benzene Newsfeeds

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Benzene Useful Web Sites

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