benzene

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Healthcare› Medicine

Cancer

A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia.

Science› Energy

Renewable Energy

A toxic, six-carbon aromatic component of gasoline. A known carcinogen.

Science› Energy› Renewable Energy

Biomass

An aromatic component of gasoline, which is a known cancer-causing agent.

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