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LoginUnleaded petrol contains __________ which are known as carcinogenic compounds
General Knowledge ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE in General Knowledge 3 years ago
benzene
Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil and gasoline (and therefore motor vehicle exhaust), as well as cigarette smoke.
Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States. It is used MAINLY as a starting material in making other chemicals, including plastics, lubricants, rubbers, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides. In the past it was also commonly used as an INDUSTRIAL solvent (a substance that can dissolve or extract other SUBSTANCES) and as a gasoline additive, but these uses have been GREATLY reduced in recent decades.
The LINK between benzene and cancer has largely focused on leukemia and other cancers of blood cells.
Posted on 10 Dec 2021, this text provides information on General Knowledge related to ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE in General Knowledge. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.
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