• Natural sources of benzene, which include gas emissions from volcanoes and forest fires, also contribute to the presence of benzene in the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • The report comes after certain aerosol dry shampoos, including some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Tigi and Tresemme products, were voluntarily recalled last month due to the potential presence of benzene. (wowt.com)
  • It was found that both benzene and 1-octene had strong inhibiting effects on the desulfurization which could be detected by the decreases in the desulfurization capacities of the Ce(IV)Yin the presence of benzene and 1-octene in the model gasoline. (pku.edu.cn)
  • WHIPPANY, N.J., October 1, 2021 -- Bayer is voluntarily recalling all unexpired Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin® spray products with lot numbers beginning with TN, CV or NAA, distributed between September 2018 to September 2021, to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene in some samples of the products. (fda.gov)
  • In 1976, Maltoni reported that benzene is a potent experimental carcinogen. (nih.gov)
  • Thus, benzene was shown to be a multipotential carcinogen that produced cancers in several species of animals by various routes of administration. (nih.gov)
  • Benzene is a known human carcinogen. (ewg.org)
  • Benzene is considered a confirmed human carcinogen by ACGIH, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (ohsonline.com)
  • Benzene has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a carcinogen based on evidence linking benzene and benzene-containing solvent exposure to the development of leukemia. (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • A potent carcinogen, benzene levels were 2 to 12 times more than the prescribed limit at Civil Lines and IGI airport on Sunday evening and through the day on Monday. (org.in)
  • Risk Statement: Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. (fda.gov)
  • Meanwhile, benzene is a human carcinogen leading to leukemia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The International Agency of Research on Cancer has classified benzene as a Group I carcinogen. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A carcinogen in humans, benzene is also very toxic aquatic life and can cause death in plants. (greenlivingtips.com)
  • Another known carcinogen for humans, with similar effects to many animals and birds. (greenlivingtips.com)
  • The EPA classifies benzene as a known human carcinogen from all routes of exposure. (gerson.org)
  • Maltoni's experiments clearly demonstrated that benzene is carcinogenic in Sprague-Dawley rats, Wistar rats, Swiss mice, and RF/J mice when administered by inhalation or ingestion. (nih.gov)
  • Benzene inhalation induced an early onset and a high incidence of leukemias in the p53 deficient C57BL/6 mice. (springer.com)
  • Can cause effects as described for inhalation. (ccohs.ca)
  • Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin. (fda.gov)
  • You can be exposed to benzene through inhalation, orally and through the skin, and such exposure can result in cancers, including leukemia and blood cancer. (wknofm.org)
  • Toxic by inhalation and can cause adverse health effects at low levels over a long period. (greenlivingtips.com)
  • Inhalation of trichloroethylene can affect the central nervous system due to its toxicity. (gerson.org)
  • Attendants are at risk to adverse health effects associated with the inhalation of volatile organic compounds released from these fuels. (who.int)
  • Due to poor ventilation and high exposure duration, the average benzene concentration over the sampling campaign exceeded the US Environmental Protection Agency's chronic inhalation exposure reference concentration. (who.int)
  • Here, we established a dynamic inhalation model and exposed C57BL/6J mice to 0, 10, and 50 ppm benzene (6 h/day, 6 days/week, 7 weeks). (bvsalud.org)
  • Population-based studies have shown that benzene exposure affects male fertility. (bvsalud.org)
  • Benzene is made from coal and petroleum sources and is present in gasoline. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene gets into the air from forest fires, car emissions, gasoline vapors, and tobacco smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • People who work with petroleum products, including gasoline, are exposed to benzene by touching or breathing in the chemical. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene levels in the air can be elevated by emissions from burning coal and oil, benzene waste and storage operations, motor vehicle exhaust, and evaporation from gasoline service stations. (cdc.gov)
  • Industrial discharge, disposal of products containing benzene, and gasoline leaks from underground storage tanks release benzene into water and soil. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene is a component of many industrial products derived from coal and petroleum and it is found in gasoline and other fossil fuels. (ohsonline.com)
  • Benzene occurs naturally in petroleum products (e.g. crude oil and gasoline), and is also added to unleaded gasoline for its octane-enhancing and anti-knock properties. (ohsonline.com)
  • Benzene is a carcinogenic industrial chemical found naturally in gasoline and cigarette smoke. (wknofm.org)
  • Benzene is produced from burning coal, oil and gasoline. (gerson.org)
  • Industrial processes are the main sources of benzene in the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • Natural sources of benzene include volcanoes and forest fires. (cdc.gov)
  • Trace amounts of benzene can be found in chemicals like toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, and it is used to make chemicals like cumene and cyclohexane. (ohsonline.com)
  • Furthermore, exposure to derivatives of benzene, such as styrene, as well as other aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene and xylene have also been linked to adverse health effects. (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, naphthalene and n-hexane evaporating from a thin oil film was measured for 30 min in a small-scale test system at 2 and 13 °C and the impact of physicochemical properties on airborne benzene with time after bulk oil release was studied. (uib.no)
  • The pollutants released include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX), which are significant due to their high level of toxicity. (who.int)
  • Additionally, there were incidences where individuals were at potential hazard risk of benzene and toluene that may pose non-carcinogenic effects to employees. (who.int)
  • Benzene and leukemia focuses on the carcinogenic effects of benzene, detailing the different types of leukemia that can result from exposure to this chemical, as well as discussing past studies that illustrated a link between benzene exposure and leukemia. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Biomonitoring studies on levels of benzene provide physicians and public health officials with reference values so that they can determine whether people have been exposed to higher levels of benzene than are found in the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • The air around hazardous waste sites or gas stations can contain higher levels of benzene than in other areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Because of its wide use, benzene ranks in the top 20 in production volume for chemicals produced in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene is widely used in the U.S. It ranks in the top 20 chemicals for production by volume. (ohsonline.com)
  • Benzene is highly flammable. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene or benzol is a clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid with a kind of sweet odor. (ohsonline.com)
  • Benzene is a highly flammable liquid which also has some health effects. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • Benzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon, is mainly derived from petroleum and is used as an intermediate in the chemical industry as well as a solvent in paint, inks, dyes, thinners, adhesives, and coatings. (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • Benzene (C 6 H 6 ) is the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon and organic solvent. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon derived from petrol. (newscientist.com)
  • The petition urges the FDA to "expeditiously request recalls" on the affected batches of products containing benzene and better define limits for benzene contamination in other products. (wowt.com)
  • Mchale CM, Zhang L, Smith MT (2012) Current understanding of the mechanism of benzene-induced leukemia in humans: Implications for risk assessment. (springer.com)
  • Benzene is known to be responsible for a number of health disorders, and is linked with various types of leukemia amongst other illnesses. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • This area of Clean Water Partners aims to provide information with regards to a range of benzene related matters, from some of the different types of leukemia and illnesses that can be caused by exposure to matter relating to the legal rights of those affected by ill health through benzene exposure. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Acute myelogenous leukemia is one type of the cancer that can be caused by exposure to benzene, and this article discusses the symptoms of this disease, how it can affect the body, and what the possible treatments for the disease are. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Acute lymphocytic leukemia is another type of cancer that can be caused by exposure to benzene, and this article discusses the symptoms of this disease. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Chronic myelogenous leukemia is yet another type of cancer that can be caused by exposure to benzene, and this article details the symptoms of this disease and how it can affect the body. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene in the air can cause leukemia, cancer of the blood-forming organs. (cdc.gov)
  • In 1928, medical experts recognized a connection between benzene exposure and leukemia. (ohsonline.com)
  • A 1948 study published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) showed that benzene can cause leukemia. (ohsonline.com)
  • Measurements taken near sites that residents identified as problematic in five states found spikes in air toxics such as benzene , which can cause leukemia. (publicintegrity.org)
  • This type of leukemia usually affects children ages 3 to 7. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Tobacco smoke is another source of benzene in air, particularly indoors. (cdc.gov)
  • A major source of benzene exposure is tobacco smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • By measuring benzene in blood, scientists can estimate the amount of benzene that has entered people's bodies. (cdc.gov)
  • Finding a measurable amount of benzene in the blood does not imply that levels of benzene cause an adverse health effect. (cdc.gov)
  • Everyone is exposed to a small amount of benzene every day. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene leaks from underground storage tanks or from hazardous waste sites containing benzene can contaminate well water. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene is also present in cigarette smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • Pollutants such as benzene from cigarette smoke, copy machine fumes, cleaning compounds, paints and formaldehyde from carpeting, drapes and particle board in furniture can create a condition called "sick building syndrome. (gerson.org)
  • HSE measured a specific metabolite of benzene called S-phenyl mercapturic acid (SPMA) in urine samples from exposed workers. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • Inhibition of DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit by small molecule inhibitor NU7026 sensitizes human leukemic K562 cells to benzene metabolite-induced apoptosis. (cdc.gov)
  • We have previously reported that exposure of workers to benzene and to benzene metabolite hydroquinone in cultured cells induced DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit (DNA-PKcs) to mediate the cellular response to DNA double strand break (DSB) caused by DNA-damaging metabolites. (cdc.gov)
  • Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (THP-1 cells) were treated with benzene metabolite 1, 4-BQ to construct an in vitro model. (bvsalud.org)
  • We further used the benzene metabolite 1,4-BQ to treat human normal colonic epithelial cells (NCM460) and intervened with the ferroptosis inhibitor liproxstatin-1 (Lip-1) to validate the relationship between intestinal ferroptosis and inflammation. (bvsalud.org)
  • This difference is explained by different geometries of the transition state for the proton transfer reactions in the case of the alkylated pyridines and alkylated benzenes, and by the critical role of pi-complexes in proton transfer reactions of benzene derivatives. (uni-bielefeld.de)
  • The direct toxicity of benzene could be distinguished from that of its metabolites since bioactivation of benzene in L5178YS cells was not observed. (aspetjournals.org)
  • However, the mechanism of benzene hematopoietic toxicity is still unclear. (bvsalud.org)
  • Acyl-CoA Synthetase Long-Chain Family Member 1 (ACSL1) has been found to participate in the progress of a variety of benign and malignant diseases, but there is no research about its effect on benzene-induced hematopoietic toxicity. (bvsalud.org)
  • These results showed that benzene hematopoietic toxicity occurs through the induction of oxidative stress and thus the regulation of ACSL1 hydroxymethylation, which in turn mediates inflammation and senescence. (bvsalud.org)
  • The intestinal microbiota is associated with the development of benzene-induced hematopoietic toxicity. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, the role and mechanism of probiotics in benzene-induced hematopoietic toxicity are unclear. (bvsalud.org)
  • After 45 days of exposure, benzene caused bone marrow hematopoietic toxicity in mice. (bvsalud.org)
  • This result suggested that ferroptosis might be involved in benzene-induced hematopoietic toxicity by mediating Th2-type systemic inflammation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Overall, these findings revealed a role for Bacteroidaceae-intestinal ferroptosis-inflammation in benzene-induced hematopoietic toxicity and highlighted that probiotics could be a promising strategy to prevent adverse hematologic outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, the mechanism of benzene-induced reproductive toxicity is unknown. (bvsalud.org)
  • article{ author = "Baranac-Stojanović, Marija", year = "2020", abstract = "Density functional theory calculations have been performed to explore the substituent effect on benzene's structure and aromaticity upon excitation to the first triplet excited state (T1). (ac.rs)
  • ABSTRACT Effect of smoking and environmental noise on hearing impairment was investigated in 440 people aged 21-50 years living in Beirut. (who.int)
  • Limited human data suggest an association of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) with adverse effects on children’s growth. (org.in)
  • Notably, these obscure adverse interactions may be related to host-associated microbiome damage occurring from antimicrobial effects, rather than the presumed toxic effects of pesticides on host tissue. (researchgate.net)
  • In addition to direct effects (e.g., microbicidal action of the parent compound or breakdown metabolites), pesticides may indirectly alter the trajectory of host-microbiome coevolution in honey bees via modulation of social behaviours and the insect gut-brain axis - conceivably with consequences on plant-pollinator symbiosis as well. (researchgate.net)
  • occurring from antimicrobial effects, rather than the presumed toxic effects of pesticides on host tissue. (researchgate.net)
  • Some chemicals used at work (such as benzene, chromates, nickel, certain pesticides, and vinyl chloride) can cause cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The benzene in indoor air comes from products that contain benzene such as glues, paints, furniture wax, and detergents. (cdc.gov)
  • Concentrations of benzene as high as 1 mM had no effect on DNA synthesis. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Long-term exposure to lower concentrations of benzene can result in bone marrow suppression leading to serious blood disorders such as anaemia, forms of leukaemia and other cancers of the white blood cells. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • Using Radiello passive samplers, it was found that benzene concentrations were above recommended international standards. (who.int)
  • He recommends respiratory protection for affected workers, engineering controls to reduce concentrations of coal-tar-pitch volatiles, and hearing protection devices for workers exposed to excessive noise. (cdc.gov)
  • 7. Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina ) also removes xylene, trichloroethylene, formaldehyde and benzene. (gerson.org)
  • Mechanism of Benzene-Induced Hematotoxicity and Leukemogenicity: Current Review with Implication of Microarray Analyse. (springer.com)
  • Cyclic voltammetric experiments were performed on the hydroxylated metabolites of benzene to assess the possible involvement of a redox-type mechanism in their inhibition of DNA synthesis. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Objective To investigate the effects of xy2004 on the proliferation of MCF-7 cells and its mechanism. (edu.pk)
  • Cells were exposed to benzene, phenol, catechol, hydroquinone, p-benzoquinone, or 1,2,4-benzenetriol over the range of 1.0 X 10(-7) to 1.0 X 10(-2) M for 30 min, and the rate of DNA synthesis was measured at various times after chemical washout. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Inhibition of DNA-PKcs by NU7026 markedly potentiated the apoptotic and growth inhibitory effects of hydroquinone in proerythroid leukemic K562 cells in a dose-dependent manner. (cdc.gov)
  • Lastly, hydroquinone and NU7026 exhibited synergistic effects on promoting apoptosis by increasing the protein levels of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax and caspase-3 but decreasing the protein expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. (cdc.gov)
  • and benzene standards and permissible exposure levels. (nih.gov)
  • Lan Q, Zhang L, Li G, et al (2004) Hematotoxicity in workers exposed to low levels of benzene. (springer.com)
  • However, this chemical can have deadly effects on those that are exposed to it for long periods of time or in high levels - in fact, Benzene has been classified as a Class A carcinogenic by the Environmental Protection Agency. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Outdoor air contains low levels of benzene from tobacco smoke, gas stations, motor vehicle exhaust, and industrial emissions. (cdc.gov)
  • Indoor air generally contains levels of benzene higher than those in outdoor air. (cdc.gov)
  • People working in industries that make or use benzene may be exposed to the highest levels of it. (cdc.gov)
  • Some women who breathed high levels of benzene for many months had irregular menstrual periods and a decrease in the size of their ovaries. (cdc.gov)
  • In 1938, a study of benzene-exposed workers in the printing industry showed high levels of blood disease. (ohsonline.com)
  • Gray News) - An independent lab has found troubling levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene in more types of dry shampoo products, according to a new report from Valisure. (wowt.com)
  • On Monday, Valisure sent a citizen petition to the Food and Drug Administration saying 70% of samples from 34 different brands of dry shampoo showed quantifiable levels of benzene. (wowt.com)
  • IIT-Kanpur To Study Trend Benzene levels in air are alarmingly high in some parts of Delhi. (org.in)
  • Water utility officials in Lanzhou, China, found the carcinogenic substance benzene present at levels 20 times the national limit in the city's water supply, Xinhua reported. (circleofblue.org)
  • The resulting historical sequence has then been compared with the dates when changes in regulatory levels of benzene were proposed by a number of industrial safety committees. (karger.com)
  • From the analyses, it is clear that the decision of other 'key' committees is more important than the changes in the toxicological database in prompting changes in regulatory levels of benzene. (karger.com)
  • Unilever is recalling two Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants after finding elevated levels of benzene in some product samples. (wknofm.org)
  • Unilever is voluntarily recalling two Suave aerosol antiperspirant products after identifying elevated levels of benzene in some samples of the products during an internal review. (wknofm.org)
  • While benzene is not an ingredient in any of the recalled products, the review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can," the company said. (wknofm.org)
  • however, benzene levels began to rise rapidly and went well in excess of the UK workplace exposure limit. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • Biological monitoring enabled the job to be completed whilst giving continued assurance that the workforce was not being exposed to potentially hazardous levels of benzene. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • Mean benzene levels in the central city at peak hour dropped from 22.3 ppb in 1983-84 to 15.7 in 1990. (newscientist.com)
  • Our study revealed that benzene exposure caused testicular injury, including structural damage to spermatogenic tubules, reduced semen quality, and decreased testosterone levels. (bvsalud.org)
  • CDC researchers found benzene present in the blood of the majority of participants. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene has been found in at least 1,000 of the 1,684 current or former NPL sites. (cdc.gov)
  • Although the total number of NPL sites evaluated for this substance is not known, the possibility exists that the number of sites at which benzene is found may increase in the future as more sites are evaluated. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene is found in air, water, and soil. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene is commonly found in the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene was found at 2.5 times above EWG's Health Guideline. (ewg.org)
  • Benzene is also commonly found in the environment. (ohsonline.com)
  • Benzene is found in the environment from natural sources and human activity. (fda.gov)
  • Scientists have found that 3,5-dihydroxypentyl benzene has a good inhibiting effect on human immune system diseases, so it has been quickly and widely used. (viablife.com)
  • Furthermore, we found that benzene altered the intestinal barrier in mice, leading to an increase in the abundance of Bacteroidaceae and the activation of systemic inflammation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Emissions from petroleum processing, hazardous waste landfills and underground storage tanks contaminate drinking water with benzene. (ewg.org)
  • However, four more pollutants are making their way into everyday life as well: trichloroethylene, benzene, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. (gerson.org)
  • Thus, our results indicate that PFOS worsens inflammation-induced intestinal damage with disruption of T-cell homeostasis beyond the gut and provides a novel in vivo toolbox to screen for pollutants affecting intestinal homeostasis. (lu.se)
  • Workers in several industrial processes may be exposed to benzene fumes,with leukaemia being a possible adverse health effect. (karger.com)
  • Benzene, also known as benzol, is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. (cdc.gov)
  • Typically, the concentration of benzene in these fuels is 1 to 2 percent by volume. (ohsonline.com)
  • Therefore, it could be concluded that the effect of benzene on the adsorptive removal of sulfur compounds could be ascribed to the competitive adsorption on the Ce(IV)Ybetween the aromatics and the organosulfur compounds in the fuels. (pku.edu.cn)
  • Benzene evaporates into air very quickly and dissolves slightly in water. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene evaporates into the air very quickly. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene belongs to a class of chemicals called volatile organic compounds, so called because they evaporate in the air. (cdc.gov)
  • Historically, benzene was used as a degreaser of metals and a solvent for organic materials. (ohsonline.com)
  • Benzene, an important component of organic solvents, is commonly used in industry. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Soil samples had indicated the presence of various volatile organic chemicals, of which benzene was the major component. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • The organic groups bridged in the mesoporous framework affect significantly the acidity of the resultant materials although most aluminium atoms are in tetrahedral coordination. (rsc.org)
  • High-osmolality contrast media consist of a tri-iodinated benzene ring with 2 organic side chains and a carboxyl group. (medscape.com)
  • In nonionic monomers, the tri-iodinated benzene ring is made water soluble by the addition of hydrophilic hydroxyl groups to organic side chains that are placed at the 1, 3, and 5 positions. (medscape.com)
  • Dental materials may produce aggressive effects caused by monomers release and/or other organic and inorganic components [31]. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, the subsequent series of biological monitoring results showed significant benzene exposure with 20% of samples exceeding the guidance value for urinary SPMA - in the worst case by over 10-fold. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • This article explains what the disease is and how it can affect the body, what the symptoms and diagnostic methods are, and what sort of treatments can be considered. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • You can also get a general overview of benzene and the symptoms to look out for. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Showing these signs and symptoms does not necessarily mean that a person has been exposed to benzene. (cdc.gov)
  • Although the use of benzene has reduced these days in some areas, for instance its use a solvent, those who were exposed to benzene when it was more commonly used may still experience adverse health effects as there can be a lengthy latency period between exposure and the onset of symptoms. (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • What are some common symptoms resulting from exposure to benzene? (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • If you or someone you know has worked in an occupation in which they may have been exposed to benzene or a derivate of benzene and are feeling unwell, it is recommended that that person see their general practitioner or specialist to determine if their symptoms may be due to the nature of their past or current employment. (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • Acute and chronic benzene health effects lists the various acute and chronic health issues that are linked to exposure to benzene. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Short bursts of high-intensity UVR (e.g., infrequent beach vacations), as well as frequent, prolonged, cumulative UVR exposure can cause acute effects (e.g., sunburn and phototoxic medication reactions) and delayed effects from chronic exposure (e.g., sun damage, premature aging, skin cancers). (cdc.gov)
  • The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that benzene causes cancer in humans. (cdc.gov)
  • The World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer have classified benzene as a Group 1 compound, defining it as "carcinogenic to humans. (wowt.com)
  • Benzene is an established leukotoxin and leukemogen in humans. (cdc.gov)
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that some Polycyclic hydrocarbons may be carcinogens in humans and animals and can cause harmful effects on skin and the auto-immune system. (greenlivingtips.com)
  • In this chapter, electrophilic agents nogenicity from studies of exposed (benzene, 1,3-butadiene, and eth- include direct-acting electrophilic humans. (who.int)
  • Short-term health effects of formaldehyde exposure include watery or burning eyes, coughing, wheezing, nausea and skin irritation. (gerson.org)
  • 1. Aloe removes formaldehyde and benzene, and its gel can be used to heal cuts and burns. (gerson.org)
  • Therefore, not everyone who is exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), benzene, or vinyl chloride exposure will develop a health problem. (cdc.gov)
  • This document combined the findings from ATSDR's Camp Lejeune studies with findings from studies of other populations exposed occupationally or environmentally to TCE, PCE, vinyl chloride and benzene. (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, listed below are other health effects that have been linked to TCE, PCE, benzene, and/or vinyl chloride in populations other than Camp Lejeune who worked with and/or drank water contaminated with these chemicals. (cdc.gov)
  • 3. Chrysanthemum ( Chrysantheium morifolium ), Gerber daisy ( Gerbera jamesonii) and tulips will remove trichloroethylene and benzene. (gerson.org)
  • In smaller amounts over longer periods of time, benzene can also decrease the formation of blood cells. (cdc.gov)
  • Selective adsorptive desulfurization of model gasolines containing different amounts of aromatics and olefin compounds, such as benzene and 1-octene, on Ce(IV)Y zeolite was studied using a fixed-bed adsorption column, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and ultraviolet diffuse reflection spectroscopy (UV-DRS) techniques. (pku.edu.cn)
  • But when your environment exposes you to dangerous events or harmful amounts of toxic substances, your health can be affected. (cdc.gov)
  • Listed below are the health effects where there is sufficient evidence for causation in people exposed occupationally or environmentally to the chemicals detected in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune. (cdc.gov)
  • Listed below are the health effects where the evidence is sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship is at least as likely as not, but not sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship exists ("equipoise and above") in people exposed occupationally or environmentally to the chemicals detected in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune. (cdc.gov)
  • In other words, equipoise and above means that there is enough research to support a link between the health effect and the exposure, but there is not enough research to definitively conclude that exposure causes the health effect. (cdc.gov)
  • More research is needed to clearly show that the exposure causes the health effect. (cdc.gov)
  • These links are based on studies with positive associations between exposures to these chemicals and development of health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Bahadar H, Mostafalou S, Abdollahi M (2011) Current understandings and perspectives on non-cancer health effects of benzene: A global concern. (springer.com)
  • Benzene exposure is an article that provides information about the various effects of exposure to this chemical, what this chemical is, and what sort of health risks high level or prolonged exposure can cause. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • You can also find out more about additional health effects, including the various cancers that can be caused by exposure to benzene. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • In the Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals (Fourth Report) , CDC scientists measured benzene in the blood of 1,345 participants aged twenty years and older who took part in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) during 2003-2004. (cdc.gov)
  • Biomonitoring data can also help health scientists plan and conduct research on exposure and health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • This Public Health Statement is the summary chapter from the Toxicological Profile for Benzene . (cdc.gov)
  • It is one in a series of Public Health Statements about hazardous substances and their health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • This public health statement tells you about benzene and the effects of exposure to it. (cdc.gov)
  • What are the potential health effects of benzene? (ccohs.ca)
  • The EWG Health Guideline of 0.15 ppb for benzene was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. (ewg.org)
  • Does that mean my health will be affected? (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • Benzene is not an ingredient in any of Bayer Consumer Health products. (fda.gov)
  • At the same time, increased attention should be focused on the health monitoring of the occupational population exposed to benzene, and health management should be strengthened to improve the health of the occupational population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As the official agency of the U.S. Department of Labor tasked with managing occupational safety and health, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommended in 1971 that the allowable exposure limit for benzene should be 32.5 mg/m 3 (10 ppm). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Employers have requirements under The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) to assess and control worker exposure to benzene. (hsl.gov.uk)
  • I think the level of evidence that we currently have is enough to invoke the precautionary principal and take precautions to protect the public who live close to oil and gas development against the potential health effects of toxic exposure," said Epstein, whose city sits at the edge of another Texas shale play, the Permian Basin. (publicintegrity.org)
  • Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people and animals die prematurely each year due to the health effects of inhaling particulate matter. (greenlivingtips.com)
  • How can my environment affect my health? (cdc.gov)
  • Here are some actual examples of the many ways your environment can affect your health. (cdc.gov)
  • ATSDR also provides scientific expertise on toxic substances and their effects on health and collects information about people who have the same health condition or disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Modulation of intestinal homeostasis by probiotic supplementation has been considered an effective strategy to prevent adverse health effects. (bvsalud.org)
  • Benzene was among the 400 or more chemicals that Maltoni and his associates tested for carcinogenicity. (nih.gov)
  • As one of the most commonly-made chemicals in the United States, benzene is often used to make many other chemicals. (cdc.gov)
  • The effects of exposure to any hazardous substance depend on the dose, the duration, how you are exposed, personal traits and habits, and whether other chemicals are present. (cdc.gov)
  • Various industries use benzene to make other chemicals, such as styrene (for Styrofoam® and other plastics), cumene (for various resins), and cyclohexane (for nylon and synthetic fibers). (cdc.gov)
  • Once in the air, benzene reacts with other chemicals and breaks down within a few days. (cdc.gov)
  • Some industries use benzene to make other chemicals that are used to make plastics, resins, and nylon and synthetic fibers. (cdc.gov)
  • Benzene causes harmful effects on the bone marrow and can cause a decrease in red blood cells, leading to anemia. (cdc.gov)
  • Can be absorbed through the skin, but harmful effects are not expected. (ccohs.ca)
  • Long-term benzene exposure is harmful and causes hematopoietic dysfunction. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is not known whether benzene exposure affects the developing fetus in pregnant women or fertility in men. (cdc.gov)
  • Animal studies have shown low birth weights, delayed bone formation, and bone marrow damage when pregnant animals breathed benzene. (cdc.gov)
  • The effects of benzene exposure on the Hematologic System which is made up of blood, the spleen, bone marrow, and the liver, is widely acknowledged. (zaparaslaw.com.au)
  • Prolonged exposure to benzene can damage white blood cells and bone marrow, causing anaemia or even leukaemia, as well as harming the immune system. (newscientist.com)
  • Benzene, a clear liquid chemical that with a sweet smell, is very widely used in a range of products. (cleanwaterpartners.org)
  • Benzene is widely used in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • This includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides commonly used in agriculture that are known to produce broad ranging, off-target effects on beneficial wildlife, even at seemingly non-toxic low dose exposures. (researchgate.net)
  • Benzene dissolves only slightly in water and will float on top of water. (cdc.gov)
  • On November 2, 1977, Chemical Week reported that Maltoni provided a "bombshell" when he demonstrated the "first direct link" between benzene and cancer. (nih.gov)
  • Benzene is considered to be a cancer-causing chemical. (cdc.gov)
  • His cancer is in remission, but its ripple effects continue to haunt him. (publicintegrity.org)
  • Lifetime cancer risk estimation showed that on average there is a 3.78 x 10-4 cancer risk, corresponding to an average chronic daily intake of 1.38 x 10-3 mg/kg/day of benzene exposure. (who.int)
  • Many types of cancer therapies (e.g., chemotherapeutic agents, radiation therapy, some immunomodulators) can be sun sensitizers during treatment, and effects can linger even after completion of therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • Geography (where you live) can affect your chances of getting cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Relationship between the oxidation potential of benzene metabolites and their inhibitory effect on DNA synthesis in L5178YS cells. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Benzene works by causing cells not to work correctly. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods Effects of xy2004 on the proliferation of MCF-7 cells was determined by MTT assay. (edu.pk)