Benzene Exposure Alters Endocrine Activity
Benzene is everywhere, particularly in trace amounts in otherwise harmless products.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.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.And benzene is in the formulation of adhesives and sealants. Regulations often restrict the amount of benzene to a certain amount