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This is poisoning from swallowing, breathing in, or touching benzene. Benzene is a clear liquid chemical that has a sweet smell.

Reference from A.D.A.M.

Back to TopPoisonous Ingredient

Benzene

Back to TopWhere Found

Various paint, lacquer, and varnish removers
Multiple industrial solvents
Additives to gasoline and other fuels

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Back to TopSymptoms

Lungs and chest
- Tight chest
- Rapid, shallow breathing
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blurred vision
Skin
- Pale skin
- Small red dots on skin
Gastrointestinal
Heart and blood
- Irregular heartbeat
- Convulsions
Nervous system
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nervousness
- Unconsciousness
- Euphoria (feeling of being drunk)
- Headache
- Weakness
- Staggering
- Tremors

Expectations (prognosis)

Benzene is extremely poisonous. Poisoning can cause rapid death. However, deaths have occurred as late as 3 days after the poisoning. This happens because the lungs stop working (respiratory arrest), the heart stops (cardiac arrest), or permanent brain damage occurs.

People who are continuously exposed to low-levels of benzene can also become sick. The most common problems are blood diseases, including severe anemia, leukemia, and lymphoma. People who work with benzene products should only do so in areas with good air flow. They should also use protective gloves and eye glasses.