: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel
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The refinery facilities have been cited repeatedly by local air regulators for releasing toxic chemicals, including cancer-causing benzene.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Researchers recommend refrigerating benzoyl peroxide products to limit benzene exposure, especially since some products exceeded the FDA's benzene limit.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Far from it, benzene is a possible contaminant that’s linked to cancer and blood disorders.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
Researchers used mass spectrometry methods to detect benzene in 111 new, unopened products stored at room temperature on shelves of major U.S. retailers.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Researchers recommend refrigerating benzoyl peroxide products to limit benzene exposure, especially since some products exceeded the FDA's benzene limit.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Far from it, benzene is a possible contaminant that’s linked to cancer and blood disorders.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
Researchers used mass spectrometry methods to detect benzene in 111 new, unopened products stored at room temperature on shelves of major U.S. retailers.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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benzene
noun
ben·zene
ˈben-ˌzēn 
ben-ˈzēn
: a colorless flammable liquid that evaporates easily and is used to make or dissolve other chemicals or as a motor fuel
Medical Definition
: a colorless volatile flammable toxic liquid aromatic hydrocarbon C6H6 used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel
called also benzol
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