Benzene Exposure FAQs

• Q: What Is Benzene, And What Is It Used For?
  A: Benzene is a clear, colorless and highly flammable aromatic liquid that evaporates quickly into the air, and can dissolve in water.  It is formed from both … More
• Q: Are There Health Hazards To Benzene Exposure, I.E. Can Benzene Cause Cancer?
  A: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that benzene is a human carcinogen, and can cause various forms of cancer from prolonged … More
• Q: How Can I Be Exposed To Benzene? Who Is Most Likely To Be At Risk?
  A: Undoubtedly, the greatest risk for high level exposure to benzene is in the workplace.  Occupational exposure to benzene is likely to occur in the rubber … More
• Q: Is Benzene Regulated By The U.S. Government?
  A: Yes.  Because of the dangerous health effects benzene exposure is known to cause, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now regulates benzene in the air and … More
• Q: Do I Have Legal Rights If I Have Been Occupationally Exposed To Benzene?
  A: Yes.  Despite being banned as a solvent in the U.S. for over twenty years, and the decrease of benzene in other manufactured products, workers continue to be … More