Benzene Uses
Benzene is used in the production of many materials
and products including: styrene, some types of rubbers, lubricants,
dyes, drugs, synthetic detergents, insecticides, fumigants, solvents,
paint removers, and gasoline. Benzene is also a byproduct of the
coking process during steel production.
Worldwide leading producers of benzene include
The United States, Europe, Japan, and Canada. In the US, benzene
ranks in the top 20 chemicals for production volume.
Benzene is used
in many industries including:
Adhesive production
Barge Workers
Chemical Workers
Dock Workers
Gasoline distribution workers
Industrial plant workers who use solvents
Newspaper Press Workers
Offshore Workers
Painters
Paper and Pulp
Pesticide Manufacturing
Pipefitters
Printers
Refinery Workers
Rubber Workers
Shoe / Leather workers
Synthetic Rubber Production
Tankermen
Truck Drivers
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