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Benzene is a clear liquid chemical with a sweet smell. Benzene is very widely used in a range of products, meaning most people are exposed to this chemical. Benzene has been classified as a Class A carcinogenic by the Environmental Protection Agency. Repeated Benzene exposure can often have deadly effects. If you or someone you know were exposed to benzene for long periods of time or in high levels, you may have a medical condition that entitles you to compensation.
Where is Benzene Found?
There are a number of sources of benzene exposure, including products such as solvents, detergents, plastics, synthetic fibers, dyes, rubber, resins, paint, and many other items. Benzene is also found in cigarette smoke and within the petroleum industry. Those at highest risk of prolonged or high level exposure are people that work with the chemical. Those working with petroleum based solvents are classed as high risk because they inhale the vapors released from the solvent products, as well as through the skin in the event that the solvent makes contact with the skin during work.
Who is at Risk for Benzene Exposure Injuries?
There are two means of exposure to Benzene: inhalation and absorption through the skin. Because liquid Benzene evaporates quickly, skin absorption is less common, making the primary route of exposure inhalation. Those handling and working with this chemical should be provided with all necessary safety equipment and protection by their employers. However, it is already too late for many, and because benzene exposure related diseases can have a long latency period of several decades in some cases some people may be unaware that they have been affected. Some of the benzene exposure high risk group occupations have been identified as:
- Adhesive Production
- Chemical Workers
- Dock Workers
- Gasoline Distribution
- Industrial Plant Workers
- Leather Workers
- Newspaper Press Workers
- Offshore and Oil Workers
- Painters
- Paper and Pulp Workers
- Pesticide Manufacturing
- Pipefitters
- Printers and Press Workers
- Refinery Workers
- Rubber Workers
- Shoe / Leather Workers
- Synthetic Rubber Production
- Tanker Men
- Truck Drivers
Benzene is found in a range of products, including plastics, chemical products, paints, dyes, solvents, and a range of other items including in the petroleum industry. It can also be found in cigarette smoke. Those working with Benzene have been identified as the biggest risk group, particularly those working with petrol based solvents, as this can result in inhalation of fumes and contact through the skin. This chemical is used so widely in the United States that it is ranked amongst the top twenty chemicals in production, and the effects of Benzene exposure can be so severe that it has been classed as a Class A carcinogenic by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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