Benzene, a known carcinogen (cancer causing chemical), has been used during the last two centuries as a solvent for various industrial, commercial and consumer applications. Currently, benzene is an ingredient in many commercial and consumer products, including paints, solvents, degreasers, pesticides, adhesives, dry cleaning fluids, lubricants, and chemicals used in the rubber industry. Exposure to Benzene can result in various ailments, including chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), acute myoloid leukemia (AML), multiple myeloma and aplastic anemia (a precursor to AML).
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 12,000 cases of AML are diagnosed every year and many workers and consumers are exposed to Benzene daily. Notably, these exposures could be minimized and prevented by substituting Benzene for less toxic ingredients and through the use of stronger warnings of the need to use proper precautions.
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