Dear Colleague,
In this issue of Trends, we provide several articles on the topic of benzene, a well-studied substance for which there continues to be advances in understanding potential exposures and health risks – that is to say, “what is old is new again.”
Our first article discusses occupational exposure limits (OELs) for benzene and the most recent reduction of its OEL by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). The second article explores potential health effects of long-term exposure to benzene. The third article and related chart highlight how the method used to test consumer products for benzene levels can impact results.
Gradient contributors to this Trends issue include David Dodge, M.S., DABT, CIH; Robyn Prueitt, Ph.D., DABT; and Carrie Tuit, Ph.D.
We hope this issue of Trends provides a greater understanding of benzene.
Yours truly,
Kurt Herman, M.Eng., P.G, and Chris Long, Sc.D., DABT
Kurt.Herman@gradientcorp.com Chris.Long@gradientcorp.com
The next issue of Trends will focus on:
Plastics
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