How might I be Exposed to Benzene?
- Benzene Inhalation of Outdoor Air
Outdoor air contains low levels of benzene from tobacco smoke, automobile service stations, exhaust from motor vehicles, and industrial emissions.
- Benzene Inhalation of Indoor Air
Indoor air generally contains higher levels of benzene from products that contain it such as glues, paints, furniture wax, and detergents.
- Benzene Inhalation around Hazardous Waste Sites
Air around hazardous waste sites or gas stations will contain higher levels of benzene.
- Benzene Poisoning of Well Water
Leakage from underground storage tanks or from hazardous waste sites containing benzene can result in benzene contamination of well water.
- Work-related Benzene Poisoning
Workers who refine benzene or are involved in its distribution and workers exposed to gasoline and low-boiling solvents are typically exposed to the highest levels of benzene today.
Occupations with Benzene ExposurePaintingGasoline; Gas Station AttendantsPrintingGluingLeather (shoes)Petrochemical PlantsRubberTransportationPetroleum RefiningOrganic Solvents |
General Exposure to BenzeneHousehold SolventsAutomobilesAuto ExhaustStorage SitesHazardous Waste SitesIndustrial FacilitiesSmokingMarkingPensPaintsTapesFood |
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