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Benzene

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

References