Superfund fact sheet: Benzene. Fact sheet

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6616155

The fact sheet describes benzene, a chemical that can be found in a variety of products, including petroleum products (e.g. gasoline), some household cleaners, and some glues and adhesives. Explanations of how people are exposed to benzene and how benzene can enter the body and may affect human health are given. The fact sheet is one in a series providing reference information about Superfund issues and is intended for readers with no formal scientific training.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
• OSTI ID: 6616155
• Report Number(s): PB-93-963308/XAB; OSWER-9230.0.05FSD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BENZENE
TOXICITY
PUBLIC HEALTH
INFORMATION NEEDS
ADHESIVES
BODY
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
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US SUPERFUND
AROMATICS
EDUCATION
FUELS
HYDROCARBONS
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LAWS
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