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benzene

C6H6(benzene)

Benzene is a sweet-smelling, flammable liquid used in plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers; it's toxic and potentially cancer-causing.

Specifications we measure
RangeResolutionTechnologySensor Module
100 % LEL
0.1Catalytic PellistorES-LEL-4CP100
300 PPM1Photo Ionization DetectorES-VOC-4PI300
OSHA Guidelines
  • TWA : 1 PPM (8-hr )
  • STEL : 5 PPM (15 min.)
NIOSH Guidelines
  • TWA : 0.1 PPM (10-hr )
  • STEL : 1 PPM (15 min.)
ACGIH Guidelines
  • TWA : 0.02 PPM (8-hr )
Health effects

Central Nervous System : Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, confusion, unconsciousness

Respiratory System:  Throat and nose irritation, coughing

Gastrointestinal : Nausea, vomiting

Skin : Redness, dryness, irritation

Eyes : Irritation, watering