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Gasoline benzene poisoning can result when high levels of benzene in gasoline air emissions cause adverse human health problems. Benzene is a colorless aromatic chemical found in several household products and throughout the environment. Benzene is a toxic carcinogen which has been known to cause coma, death and blood related cancer in exposed individuals. Gasoline benzene poisoning poses a threat to most people because eighty five percent of benzene air emissions come from gas stations and automobiles. The other fifteen percent comes from industrial emissions, putting workers in a variety of industries at risk for oil or gasoline benzene poisoning. Products that contain benzene include gasoline vapors, cigarettes, paint, plastic, resin, rubber, printing products, and more.
In light of gasoline benzene poisoning and other short and long term health effects of benzene exposure, several governmental organizations have placed restrictions on the level of benzene present in gasoline, drinking water, and other benzene products. The Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average level of benzene in gasoline in the US is 1.5 percent and that the benzene in gasoline exhaust is three to five percent of that. The workplace standard for benzene levels is restricted to five parts per million. Peak exposure to benzene fumes that can potentially lead to gasoline benzene poisoning occurs when driving and refueling cars. During the seventy or so seconds that it takes to refuel an automobile, an individual is exposed to two to one thousand benzene parts per billion. Because of the potential for gasoline benzene poisoning, levels of benzene emissions in gasoline are carefully scrutinized and regulated.
Gasoline benzene poisoning has the following symptoms: dizziness, nausea, headache, central nervous system problems, anemia, fatigue, insomnia, vomiting and in more serious cases can result in convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, and even death. The severity of gasoline benzene poisoning is dependent on the level, intensity and length of exposure. Over time, long term exposure can lead to gasoline benzene poisoning resulting in chromosomal abnormalities, reproductive complications and several forms of leukemia.
Despite governmental attempts to curb the risks of gasoline benzene poisoning, it is still possible to suffer the ill effects of benzene in the environment. If you suspect gasoline benzene poisoning it is vital to seek immediate medical attention. Gasoline benzene poisoning is potentially life threatening so it is important to make sure that you are properly cared for.
If you are the victim of gasoline benzene poisoning it may be possible to seek compensation for your injuries. To find out if you are eligible to file a claim, you may wish to speak to a legal professional who can advise you of your legal rights and options.
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