Benzene is a dangerous chemical. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), benzene exposure causes cancer in humans.
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)
Benzene is known for its sweet odor. When it is a liquid, it is colorless to light yellow. It is highly flammable. Because benzene evaporates very quickly, those working with or near benzene are likely to breathe in the vapors, causing significant benzene exposure and increased risk of disease.