Benzene Center

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Benzene is a known carcinogen that is derived from coal and petroleum products and is found in gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is used as a constituent in motor fuels and used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of detergents, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and dyestuffs. Benzene is widely used in the United States and ranks as a top chemicals for production volume.

Benzene is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. Breathing high levels of Benzene can cause drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, headaches, tremors, confusion, and unconsciousness. Breathing very high levels can result in death. Long term exposure to benzene causes harmful effects on bone marrow and can cause a decrease in red blood cells.

Benzene is classified as a "known" human carcinogen (Category A) under the EPA Risk Assessment Guidelines of 1986. A number of studies and reviews have linked Benzene exposure to certain forms of leukemia, notably:

- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome / Myelodyplasia (MDS)

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What is Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)?

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), also referred to as acute myelogenous leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells, characterized by the rapid proliferation of abnormal cells which accumulate in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of normal blood cells. AML is the most common acute leukemia affecting adults, and its incidence increases with age.

What is Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or myelodysplasia?

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or myelodysplasia is a term used to describe different hematological conditions where stems cells in the bone marrow fail to mature into healthy blood cells. A myelodysplastic prognosis for people with this condition can involve the condition developing further into acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), which can be fatal and is quite difficult to treat. Both MDS and AML

Types of Benzene Lawsuits We Handle: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia, Aplastic Anemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), Hairy Cell Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Hematologic Cancers.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to benzene and developed leukemia, including acute myelogenous leukemia, acute lymphatic leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphatic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, hairy cell leukemia, and aplastic anemia, you may be entitled to a substantial recovery. Contact our benzene lawyers at 314-662-2836 or Click here for Free Evaluation of your case.


Benzene Basic Facts:

Trade Names and Synonyms:

Benzol 90
Pyrobenzol
Polystream
Coal naphtha
Phene


Where can Benzene be found? 

Benzene can be found in products used to clean and de-grease tools and machine parts. It is used in the manufacture of plastics, rubber, resins, nylon, glues, dyes, paints, detergents and pesticides. It naturally occurs in crude oil and is a component of such petroleum products as gasoline and jet fuel.