Benzene Exposure Alters Endocrine Activity
Benzene is everywhere, particularly in trace amounts in otherwise harmless products.<p>Benzene is a building block for the production of many chemicals, including plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber, resins, dyes and pharmaceuticals, and residual amounts may remain in the final products.<p>Benzene is used as a solvent and cleaning agent in printing, paint manufacturing, electronics, etc. Benzene contributes to the overall VOC load of paint for example.<p>And benzene is in the formulation of adhesives and sealants. Regulations often restrict the amount of benzene to a certain amount