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UH, TCEQ test airborne benzene detector – Houston Business Journal

13. June 2009

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UH, TCEQ test airborne benzene detector – Houston Business JournalThe University of Houston has teamed up with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to test remote sensing technology intended to identify sources of benzene emissions from industrial sources such as liquid storage tanks and flares. As part of

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A more scientifically rigorous benzene study is needed here – Corpus Christi Caller

20. March 2009

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A more scientifically rigorous benzene study is needed here – Corpus Christi CallerThere’s plenty of good reasons for Corpus Christi to be aware of the level of benzene in the local environment. Benzene is a toxic chemical associated with the petrochemical industry and high exposure can cause dizziness, confusion and even

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New form of “Mobius” carbon predicted – D-silence.com

18. March 2009

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New form of “Mobius” carbon predicted – D-silence.comScientists predict a new form of crystalline carbon made entirely of Mobius-molecules of graphene. In December 2003, German chemists made a molecular Mobius strip out of a benzene-like ring modified with a belt-like carbon structure. Since then

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Benzene prices trend up to $1.25/gallon – Purchasing.com

2. March 2009

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Benzene prices trend up to $1.25/gallon – Purchasing.comSpot benzene prices increased to $1.25/gal this month from a cyclical low of $1.03 but market experts say the increase came from increased demand from Latin American export markets and domestic U.S. demand is not strong enough to support higher

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