Benzene is a major commodity chemical of great value to industry. It has long been recognized that overexposure to benzene could result in damage to the blood-forming organs of the body. More recently, it has become apparent that chronic high levels of exposure are associated with the development of leukemia. Animal experiments have also suggested that overexposure to benzene may result in certain reproductive risks.
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