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984 words, approx. 3 pages Benzene Overview Benzene (BEN-zeen) is a clear, colorless liquid with an aromatic (fragrant) odor. It occurs in coal and petroleum, from which it is extracted for commercial use. Benzene is very flammable, burning with a smoking flame. The compound was... summary from source:
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629 words, approx. 2 pagesBenzene is the simplest of the aromatic hydrocarbons. It is a ring structure with the empirical formula C6H6. Benzene was first discovered by Michael Faraday in 1825 from the liquid condensed by compressing oil gas. The chemical structure of the... summary from source:
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286 words, approx. 1 pagesBenzene (C6H6) is a compound that is widely used in the manufacture of a vast variety of items, including pharmaceuticals, varnishes, dyes, floor coverings, plastics, and artificial leather. Found in coal tar and petroleum, benzene is an excellent... summary from source:
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111 words, approx. 0 pagesA hydrocarbon with chemical formula C6H6, benzene contains six carbon atoms in a ring structure. A clear volatile liquid with a strong odor, it is one of the most extensively used hydrocarbons. Because it is an excellent solvent and a necessary... summary from source:
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For other uses, see Benzene (disambiguation). Benzene, or Benzol (see also Benzine) is an organic chemical compound with the formula C6H6. It is sometimes abbreviated Ph–H. Benzene is a colorless and highly flammable liquid with a sweet smell and a... 
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 FDA Consumer Benzene in beverages.
09/01/2006: 755 words, approx. 3 pages The Food and Drug Administration is working with the beverage industry to ensure that benzene levels in soft drinks and other beverages are as low as possible. Benzene is a chemical used in dyes and detergents, and in some plastics. It's also released into... summary from source:
Critical Reviews in Toxicology Benzene and leukemia
01/01/2002: 30,741 words, approx. 103 pages Glossary: CFU-E, erythroid colony forming unit; CFU-S, spleen colony forming unit; BFU-E, erythroid burst forming unit; CFU-GM, granulocyte-macrophage colony forming unit; TNF-a, tumor necrosis factor-a; NF(kappa)B, nuclear factor (kappa)B; IL-1, interleukin-1; IL-2, interleukin-2; AML, acute myeloid leukemia; MDS, myelodyspastic syndrome; ICE, interleukin converting enzyme;... summary from source:
 AP Features Soft Drink Companies Settle Benzene Case
8/24/2006: 364 words, approx. 1 pages Two soft drink companies have stopped using ingredients that can form cancer-causing benzene, according to a proposed lawsuit settlement. Parents sued Atlanta-based In Zone Brands Inc., maker of BellyWashers, and Preston, Wash.-based TalkingRain Beverage Co., over drinks containing benzene, which... summary from source:
AP Features Soft Drink Companies Reach Benzene Deal
8/25/2006: 518 words, approx. 2 pages Coca-Cola Co. was sued Friday as part of an effort to force soft drink makers to eliminate ingredients in their products that can form cancer-causing benzene. The complaint against the soft drink giant came as two smaller companies settled a...
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