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What is Benzene?
In 1950, the National Safety Council categorized benzene as “one of the most insidious poisons ever used in industry.”
Benzene's dangerous properties are masked by its pleasant, sweet smell. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor that evaporates into the air quickly and dissolves slightly in water.
Benzene is a natural byproduct of volcanoes and forest fires, but benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, as well as many other industrial and consumer products.
Benzene is a natural component of crude and refined petroleum products and is used as raw material in the manufacturing of:
- synthetic rubbers and gums
- lubricants
- dyes
- detergents
- pharmaceuticals
- paints
- inks
- adhesives
- agricultural chemicals
Benzene is also used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals including styrene, cumene and cyclohexane. Common synonyms for benzene include benzol, cyclohexatriene, phenyl hydride and coal tar naphtha.
