Definition:
A solvent classified by the EPA as a human carcinogen; has been identified as a known cause of leukemia.
A solvent classified by the EPA as a human carcinogen; has been identified as a known cause of leukemia.
Benzene is present in cigarette smoke and accounts for half of all human exposure to this health hazard. While definitive conclusions have not yet been drawn, it is generally thought that smokers face an increased risk of leukemia over their nonsmoking counterparts.
See Also: Benzene in Cigarette Smoke
