Among the more recent issues at the plant occurred on April 11, when a malfunction at the plant’s wastewater treatment system led to the release of high levels of benzene, according to the complaint.

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Among the most worrisome is benzene, a carcinogen.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/15/gas-stoves-pollution-alternatives

Among these pollutants is a cancer-causing chemical called benzene.

Source: https://triblive.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-speak-up-in-support-of-epas-new-pollution-rules/

But first, the company has to recycle old metal and clean up asbestos, dilute hardened petroleum stuck to equipment, stop benzene flow into the Schuylkill River and remove contaminated soil.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/02/21/suncor-commerce-city-refinery-closure-benefits-costs/

Despite the existence of potential issues, the EPA and delegated authorities took limited formal enforcement-related actions at refineries under the benzene fenceline monitoring regulations."

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/report-faults-epa-not-enforcing-limits-toxic-benzene-emissions-oil-refineries

In 2002, his scientists found startling levels of benzene and other dangerous chemicals outside the facility, including toluene, which is found in nail polish and explosives, and 1,3-butadiene, a carcinogen used in plastic and rubber products.

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It also is -- benzene is the fundamental building block for everything that is related to styrene.

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Other chemicals linked to an increased risk of congenital heart defects include perchloroethylene (PCE), commonly used in dry cleaning, and benzene, which is used in the production of plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers.

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Some 70 percent were positive for benzene, a known carcinogen that is strongly linked to leukemia and other blood disorders.

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Studies have shown that workers in industries that use benzene, such as the chemical and oil industries, have a higher risk of developing liver cancer.

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That’s not every stove or every house, but Lebel is quick to make the point that benzene exposure is cumulative over a lifetime and there is no safe level with its carcinogenic impacts.

Source: https://www.chestertelegraph.org/2023/02/15/fuel-to-the-fire-recent-reports-on-gas-stoves-fail-rural-vermont/

The high readings along the highway likely wouldn’t have prompted a response, he said, because the benzene levels quickly dropped again.

Source: https://grist.org/article/after-a-houston-area-chemical-fire-toxic-benzene-lingered-for-weeks-endangering-residents/

The maximum level of benzene allowed in a public drinking water system is 5 parts per billion, the news release said.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/what-about-the-water-upcountry-residents-want-answers-after-maui-fires-prompt-advisories/

The train also carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from prior shipments, officials said.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/ohio-residents-urged-to-evacuate-over-fears-of-catastrophic-blast-from-train-derailment/

Why not "ideally benzene", which is used in most of Europe, and much of Africa?

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Wildfires also produce carbon monoxide, benzene, acrolein, formaldehyde and chemicals that structural firefighters face.

Source: https://crosscut.com/investigations/2023/08/amid-heavy-smoke-wildfire-crews-work-without-practical-respirators