print email comment close Toxicological Profile For Benzene URL: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp3.html Description: These documents describe the health effects and risks associated with benzene, "a colorless liquid with a sweet odor" made mostly from petroleum (also found in chemical manufacturing, natural sources such as volcanoes and forest fires, and cigarette smoke). The "Public Health Statement" provides introductory information, and other documents include detailed data and research about topics such as effects on children and on wildlife. From the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Publisher: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Extra Keywords benzol carcinogen cancer Library of Congress Subject Headings: Benzene Benzene -- Toxicology Hazardous substances LII Database Information: Record 19836 created by Jennifer English on 11/28/2005 Last modification on 11/29/2005 Published: 12/01/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19836