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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Benzene
A volatile organic compound widely recognized as a toxic industrial chemical and known human carcinogen. Not a food ingredient and not safe for consumption or direct exposure; exposure is primarily by inhalation and is associated with significant health risks.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Dec 5, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 5 ppb
- Health guideline
- 0.15 ppb
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Carcinogenicity, bone marrow suppression, leukemia, respiratory toxicity, mutagenicity
Benefits
None