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benzene
A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia. (National Cancer Institute)
Iraq to build new benzene stations 17 Mar 2005
The Iraqi oil ministry has allocated two new sites for benzene stations. A senior official at the ministry said that it also determined ... Al-Bawaba,
Monitoring industry 17 Mar 2005
Since 1998, that monitor on Huisache Street has had the highest benzene level in the state. ... Benzene is a known human carcinogen. ... Corpus Christi Caller Times,
The fugitives 17 Mar 2005
...parties," including outside companies that hired the firm to dispose of their waste oil and other hazardous chemicals, including arsenic, benzene, and vinyl ... San Antonio Current,
Hercules Pulp and Paper Division to Raise Prices Globally 17 Mar 2005
..."Indications that pricing of critical raw materials (eg, benzene, propylene, ethylene, and silicone) will either remain at recent inflated levels or will ... Business Wire (press release),
Three Lessons in Highway Privatization 17 Mar 2005
In Milan, sulfur dioxide emissions have dropped by 86 percent, nitrous oxide 45 percent, carbon by 65 percent, and benzene by 90 percent. ... Hawaii Reporter,
Gas company reaches tentative settlement Mar 15, 2005
Plumes of contaminants containing benzene and MTBE drifted off site into water wells serving the trailer park and several industrial companies. ... KGET 17,
PTT set to hike benzene retail prices Mar 10, 2005
PTT Plc (PTT), the country’s biggest oil firm, said it would raise its retail benzene prices Friday by 0.40 baht a litre on the back of a decline in ... Business Day, Thailand,
Thai PTT, Aromatics In THB7.5B Deal To Export Benzene Mar 4, 2005
...& gas conglomerate PTT PCL (PTT.TH) has signed an agreement with its unit Aromatics (Thailand) PCL (ATC.TH) to export 201,000 metric tons of benzene this year ... Yahoo News
PURE BENZENE PRODUCTION, DEMAND GROW STEADILY IN CHINA Mar 7, 2005
BEIJING, March 3 Asia Pulse - China's pure benzene output grew steadily to top 2.5563 million tons in 2004, up 5.3 per cent year on year and a record high. ... Insurance Digest,
PTT, Aromatics sign benzene export deal Mar 3, 2005
...the national oil company, and its subsidiary Aromatics (Thailand) Plc (ATC) have signed an agreement to export about 200,000 tonnes of benzene, worth about 7.5 ... Business Day, Thailand,
CMAI: CMAI Forecasts Continued Tightness in the Global Benzene ... Feb 15, 2005
SUMMARY: The global benzene market continues to suffer a deficit of announced capacity growth to projected demand growth through 2009, leading to further ... Webbolt Business News (subscription),
CMAI Forecasts Continued Tightness in the Global Benzene Market Feb 14, 2005
...(CMAI) recently completed the 2005 World Benzene Analysis. This annual analysis covers the global benzene market for the period 1999-2009. ... Yahoo News (press release)
Waves of Resin Price Increases Here to Stay Mar 11, 2005
...continuing volatility of raw material prices, coupled with a tightening of supply due to the unprecedented worldwide demand for key materials such as Benzene. ... NETCOMPOSITES,
Shasun plans isobutyl benzene plant in Thailand Feb 27, 2005
Chennai-based Shasun Chemicals and Drugs Ltd proposes to invest about Rs 32 crore in a project in Thailand, to produce 5,000 tonnes a year of isobutyl benzene. ... Hindu Business Line,
Pollution in water and air Mar 15, 2005
...processes, these account for most of the pollution released into our air, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, ash, benzene, smoke, and soot ... Express Newsline,
Strict curbs on vehicle emissions fuel debate Mar 14, 2005
...have to sell cars through Washington dealers that would meet the proposed new restrictions of smog-causing and toxic chemicals such as benzene or formaldehyde. ... Seattle Times
Pollution Chokes the Tigris, a Main Source of Baghdad’s Drinking ... Mar 11, 2005
Dr. Husni Mohammed’s research has additionally concluded that Iraqi and US military waste during the 2003 invasion deposited oil and benzene into the Tigris ... The NewStandard,
Our Chemical Bodies Mar 15, 2005
Not all make it to our bodies. But some will. Not all prove poisonous. But some do. We have metals, nicotine and benzene in our blood. ... Daily Democrat,
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Md. taking steps to prevent groundwater pollution 12 Aug 2004
If MTBE at levels greater than 20 parts per billion, more than 5 ppb of benzene, or more than 100 ppb of total BETX (benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylenes ... Baltimore Sun, MD -
Fuel crisis to affect rural dwellers 12 Aug 2004
...fuel. Shell Fiji said yesterday it was going to stop supplying Shellite lightening fuel, or white benzene as it is commonly known. ... Fiji Times, Fiji -
Benzene costs boost PS prices Aug 9, 2004
Citing a spike in the price of purchased benzene to $4.35/gal, Dow Chemical plans to raise its polystyrene price this month by 16¢/lb to 91¢lb. ... Purchasing.com, MA -
Benzene shortage hits PS prices Aug 10, 2004
By John Whitehead. 10 August 2004 – A shortage of benzene has led to the material, a key component in polystyrene, more than doubling in price this year. ... Plastics & Rubber Weekly, United Kingdom -
Thai Aromatics To Build $650M Petchem Plant In 2005 -2- Aug 10, 2004
Generating at full capacity, the second aromatics plant will produce 500,000 metric tons a year of paraxylene and 300,000 tons a year of benzene. ... Yahoo News -
CRUDE AWAKENING: Benzene touches Bt20 a litre Aug 5, 2004
Prommin Lertsuridej said yesterday. The two grades of petrol are commonly referred to as benzene in Thailand. "The adjustments are ... The Nation, Thailand, Thailand -
BASF concerned about the effects of high benzene prices on demand ... Aug 6, 2004
08/06/2004 - BASF will have to continue to raise the prices for its styrene-based and nylon products because of the continuously increasing price of benzene. ... Chemie.de (press release), Germany -
Benzene poisons 11 workers in east China city Jul 13, 2004
...of the Lianfu Forestry Company. Many of them vomited and felt short for breathe after poisoned by benzene. "I felt dizzy, weak and ... Xinhua, China -
Benzene found in PR water Jul 16, 2004
Benzene, a gasoline component known to cause cancer, was found in December in a well located just north of the Pelican Rapids water tower, according to a press ... Fergus Falls Daily Journal, MN -
IOC set to commission LAB facility Aug 10, 2004
...become another price war in the detergents segment as the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is ready to commission its 1,20,000 tpa linear alkyl benzene (LAB) plant ... Sify, India -
A TUBE OF TUBES Aug 10, 2004
With just benzene, ferrocene, and a simple laboratory apparatus, scientists have made robust filters composed entirely of multiwalled carbon nanotubes. ... Chemical & Engineering News -
Iraqi oil ministry to construct 4 new refineries Aug 9, 2004
...of the Iraqi refineries and restore their former outputpower in order to help meet the increasing local needs, especiallythe need of benzene," said Al Khoja. ... Xinhua, China -
Styrolux price hike blamed on raw material increases Aug 5, 2004
The company focused on the extremely strong and continuous price increase for the raw materials and their feedstock – mainly benzene - since the beginning of ... Food Navigator, France -
Residents Near Silt Worried About Gas Leak Effects Aug 10, 2004
...has been found in the water sources but the water and soil around the immediate seep area have revealed the continued presence of benzene, a carcinogenic ... TheDenverChannel.com, CO -
Iraq to construct 4 new oil refineries Aug 10, 2004
...the standards of the Iraqi refineries and restore their former output power in order to help meet the increasing local needs, especially the need of benzene. ... MENAFN, Middle East -
Two More Suspects Detained In Link With Arson Attack In Eindhoven Aug 11, 2004
...good. The fire broke out when unidentified assailants threw a container of benzene in the mailbox of the building, police said. ... Turkish Press, Turkey -
Inner Awareness : How dreams can solve your problems Aug 9, 2004
It was through a dream. The great Dutch chemist, Kekule, was working very hard on the molecular formula of benzene when he fell asleep and had a dream. ... Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippines -
St. Gabriel officials seek chemical sensor Aug 9, 2004
The contents had a high level of benzene and became known as "the benzene barge.". Lane outlined two tools with which he would like to arm St. Gabriel. ... Baton Rouge Advocate, LA -
Jet ski ban at Anderson may be lifted 10 Jul 2004
...contaminant. Those possibly poisonous chemicals are benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene, collectively known as BTEX. “We ... Morgan Hill Times, CA -
Karst center helps unravel underground mysteries 10 Jul 2004
Toxic vapors — mostly gasoline and benzene derivatives — were filling the basements of homes and schools in the Bowling Green area. ... Louisville Courier Journal, KY -
GE forecasts stronger global economy 10 Jul 2004
...recovery. It said hydrocarbon prices such as benzene, an oil-derived raw material for manufacturing, remained critically high. Steel ... Financial Times, UK -
GE profit rises slightly, CEO sees strong economy 10 Jul 2004
GE expects shipments to level off next year and other parts of the business to drive growth. The advanced chemicals group was hurt by higher benzene prices. ... Reuters, UK -
Ruling puts St. Paul's riverfront plans on hold 10 Jul 2004
Experts who testified in court said that the contamination extends into the bedrock and groundwater, and that the contaminants include benzene, a known ... Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN -
Attorney General presses 10 Jul 2004
...by the village of Lincolnshire, which purchased the site by eminent domain for its downtown plans, show the soil contains BETX and benzene, a known carcinogen. ... Pioneer Press Online, IL -
Benzene Class Action Suit Jun 30, 2004
...respect to some chemicals and their link to certain diseases, there is one group of diseases already undeniably associated with substantial exposure to benzene ... Union Network International, World -
Fluor Receives Linear Alkyl Benzene Deal Jun 16, 2004
...said on Wednesday that it received a contract from Egyptian petrochemical company Linear Alkyl Benzene to manage development of a new facility in Alexandria ... Forbes -
Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene awards Fluor petrochemical project ... Jun 22, 2004
By OGJ editors. HOUSTON, June 22 -- Egyptian Linear Alkyl Benzene (E-LAB) has awarded a contract to Fluor Corp. to manage development ... Oil & Gas Journal -
Industry's haze Jul 9, 2004
In Pascagoula, First Chemical's reduction of toxic chemicals, which include benzene, ammonia and toluene, fell from 41,800 pounds in 2001 to 35,477 in 2002 ... Biloxi Sun Herald, MS -
Demand for fuel soars in Iraq: Ministry of Oil Jul 8, 2004
..."The average of fuel consumption witnessed a big increase, for the consumption of benzene reached 20 million liters a day and the consumption of the liquid gas ... Xinhua, China -
Pols use air report to push for hybrids Jul 6, 2004
The chemical benzene, emitted by cars and trucks, exists at 14 times the federal standard in Maryland, giving the state the third-highest cancer risk in the ... Maryland Gazette Newspapers, MD -
Meeting to review Solar Estates air monitors Jul 7, 2004
...meteorological data and concentrations of specific air pollutants, including hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and volatile organic compounds, such as benzene. ... Nueces County Record Star, TX -
Portable Gas Chromatograph detects and measures VOCs. Jul 8, 2004
...site. It analyzes benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and m-xylene compounds in less than 2 minutes down to parts per billion levels. ... Industrial News Room, NY -
Great Lakes Chemical Eliminates Price Protection For Flame ... Jul 5, 2004
...is due to unprecedented price increases for phenol raw material driven by relentless cost increases in the oil and oil derivatives (ie Benzene) markets. Chemie.de (press release), Germany -
Polystyrene price hike to hit packaging sector Jun 29, 2004
The main raw materials for polystyrene are benzene and ethylene, which are used in the production of styrene, the pre-cursor of polystyrene. ... In Pharma, France -
Elyria should lead with ban on smoking in all public places Jul 8, 2004
...level of exposure.'' It also notes that second-hand smoke includes ''200 known poisons including carbon monoxide, arsenic, cyanide, benzene and formaldehyde ... Lorain Morning Journal, OH -
Company faces hearing in creek's gas seep Jul 7, 2004
...operations. Higher than normal levels of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene were detected in the river as a result of the seep. ... Vail Daily News, CO -
A timeline of Fuel Distribution Task Order 0005 Jul 7, 2004
The $24 million and the 90 day performance period were based on an estimate of how much money and time it would take during which benzene and LPG [liquefied ... Public Integrity -
Creosote: 'Witch's brew' 23 May 2004
Thirty years after the plant's 1952 closing, state regulators found elevated levels of anthracene, fluroanthene, pyrene and benzene in abandoned concrete sumps ... Bonita Daily News
Japan exports more oil products as demand staggers 23 May 2004
Watari said the company was also sending benzene and paraxylene to China, instead of blending the petrochemicals into reformulated gasoline for the domestic ... Forbes - 1 hour ago
... Watari said the company was also sending benzene and paraxylene to China, instead of blending the petrochemicals into reformulated gasoline for the domestic ...
Georgia activists fight for right to protestWorkers World - 4 hours ago
... Toxic wastes like mercury, toxaphene, benzene, form aldehyde and creosote have been released into the air, soil and water by chemical plants owned by companies ...
EPA knew of danger, mom saysOnline Athens
Georgia activists fight for right to protest 23 May 2004
Toxic wastes like mercury, toxaphene, benzene, form aldehyde and creosote have been released into the air, soil and water by chemical plants owned by companies ... Workers World - 4 hours ago
... Toxic wastes like mercury, toxaphene, benzene, form aldehyde and creosote have been released into the air, soil and water by chemical plants owned by companies ...
EPA knew of danger, mom saysOnline Athens
Residents evacuated from area of benzene spill in southern China May 20, 2004
SHANGHAI, China (AP): Authorities evacuated 2,000 villagers after a tanker truck loaded with toxic benzene overturned on a rural road in southern China, local ... The Star
Drilling byproduct contains carcinogens May 21, 2004
...complex combination of hydrocarbons separated and/or condensed from natural gas...." The MSDS also indicates that condensate "[c]ontains benzene, a regulated ... Glenwood Springs Post Independent
TROUBLED WATERS; Carcinogen benzene is key issue in debate over ... May 9, 2004
At issue are the increasing levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, found in Bellingham's treated drinking water each summer for the past four years. ... Bellingham Herald
EPA knew of danger, mom says May 22, 2004
Chemical analysis of the well water showed high levels of benzene and other compounds linked to cancer, and state officials immediately ordered the well shut ... Online Athens
Toxic liquid spills into rivers in south China May 20, 2004
NANNING, May 20 (Xinhuanet) -- A tank truck loaded with poisonous benzene turned over early Wednesday morning in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region ... Xinhua
Keith Farstreet letter: Energy bill a threat to drinking water May 20, 2004
How would you like benzene in your drinking water? If the Federal Energy Bill favored by both Byron Dorgan, DN.D., and Kent Conrad ... In-Forum (subscription)
Arson fires on the rise in county May 22, 2004
It can detect the presence of 49 accelerants, hydrocarbons and gases such as gasoline, benzene and acetone. "I can detect where the accelerant is," he said. ... Picayune Item
Study: troops exposed to carcinogenic material near Ashdod May 5, 2004
Soldiers serving in an Israel Defense Forces base near Ashdod are exposed to dangerous levels of benzene, a carcinogenic material, according to a study by the ... Ha'aretz
City addresses neighbor concerns over Markel environmental tests May 7, 2004
Standbridge said. The concern is the presence of the chemical benzene in the ground in amounts exceeding city standards. Earlier ... Broomfield Enterprise
Public can air opinion on permit May 21, 2004
Despite pollution-control devices, the plant emits tons of air pollution every year, including among the highest levels of benzene measured anywhere in Indiana ... Indianapolis Star
Toxic tanker crash taints river May 20, 2004
The truck carried more than 40 tons of benzene before it overturned on a highway at a turn and plunged into the meandering Lingjiang River. ... China Daily
Hope runs strong May 21, 2004
...learned early that there are no definitive causes of the diseases, although some experts suspect chemicals in the workplace such as benzene or overexposure to ... San Francisco Chronicle
Water lines being run to Old Palm City May 21, 2004
...by 38th Street, on the east by Cornell Avenue and on the west by Mapp Road — has 24 wells that have tested for dangerously high levels of benzene and other ... Stuart News
WAR ON RISING DUST LEVELS May 21, 2004
Each station tests for seven pollutants - nitrogen dioxide, lead, 1.3-butadiene, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, dust (also known as PM10) and benzene. ... Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph
Work on $235m LAB project begins - Qatar May 18, 2004
The $235m Linear Alkyl Benzene, or LAB, project will be developed on a fast track basis to close the yawning gap between world supply and demand. ... MENAFN
Tangent's Umpqua branch still shuttered May 21, 2004
24 discovered levels of benzene in the air, a toxic chemical and a known carcinogen, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. ... Corvallis Gazette Times
Resources from the National Cancer Institute on benzene:
Benzene in the Air Benzene in the Air Benzene concentrations in the air are going down. ... Benzene and Cancer
Benzene is a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke. ...
Benzene in the Air Links Home, Contact Us, Highlight Dictionary Words, Print This Page. Prevention: Environmental
- Benzene in the Air. Associated Links. ... Radon in the Home. Benzene in the Air. ...
Division of Cancer Epidemiology And Genetics (DCEG): Branches ... Dr. Rothman received the PHS Achievement Medal for research on cancer
biomarkers and the Commendation Medal for studies of benzene. ...
Division of Cancer Epidemiology And Genetics (DCEG): Branches ... Benzene Related Hematopoietic Disorders A cohort study of cancer and mortality risks
was carried out among 75,000 benzene exposed workers employed between 1949 ...
Division of Cancer Epidemiology And Genetics (DCEG): Branches ... Chemical Carcinogens in the Workplace The spectrum of disease and level of risk associated
with benzene exposure are not well understood, although the chemical ...
Division of Cancer Epidemiology And Genetics (DCEG): Branches ... Thorotrast. We are also quantifying excesses of hematopoietic malignancies
and related disorders among benzene-exposed workers in China. ...
Division of Cancer Epidemiology And Genetics (DCEG): Branches ... Hayes RB, Yin S, Rothman N, Dosemeci M, Li G, Travis LB, Smith MT, Linet MS for the
Chinese Academy of Medicine - National Cancer Institute Benzene Study Group ...
Division of Cancer Epidemiology And Genetics (DCEG): Branches ... ...on more than 50 pesticides for about 90,000 applicators and their spouses in the
Agricultural Health Study; 2) assessing exposures to benzene, and toluene for ...
A profile of the nation's current cancer risks, rates, and ... 0.05). Laws on Smoke-Free Air. Radon Testing. Benzene. Measure, ... it. 1998:
1.85 µg/m3 of benzene were in the air in metropolitan areas. Target ...
Hematopoietic Malignancies and Related Disorders Among Benzene ... File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML ... 1994 Harwood Academic Publishers GmbH Printed in the United States of America Hematopoietic
Malignancies and Related Disorders Among Benzene-Exposed Workers in ...
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