Benzene is a clear, liquid, petroleum-based chemical that has a sweet smell. Benzene poisoning occurs when someone swallows, breathes in, or touches benzene.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous IngredientBenzene
Where FoundPeople may be exposed to benzene in factories, refineries, and other industrial settings. Benzene may be found in:
Note: This list may not include all sources of benzene.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:
You may be admitted to the hospital if the poisoning is severe.
Expectations (prognosis)How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
Benzene is very poisonous. Poisoning can cause rapid death. However, deaths have occurred as late as 3 days after the poisoning. This happens because:
People who have regular exposure to low levels of benzene can also become sick. The most common problems are blood diseases, including:
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.
ReferencesMirkin DB. Benzene and related aromatic hydrocarbons. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 94.
Separation of benzene from a mixture is isolation of benzene.
benzene with 2~chloropropane in presence of aluminiumchloride
Benzene has not a pH.
The pros of benzene is apple and the cons of benzene is banana.
Benzene is a liquid, not a metal.
Benzene triozonide is the combination of Benzene and triozonide. Benzene is three molecule of each chlorine and hydrogen and the addition of three molecules of ozone creates Benzene triozonide.
The density of benzene at 15 is 0.8787 . Calculate the mass of 0.1800 of benzene at this temperature.
yes benzene is pure substance with chemical formulaC6H6
Benzene
since benzene has a very less boiling point , it will evaporate easily if the mixture is heated . Thus we can obtain the vapour and condense it to obtain solid benzene
The molar mass of benzene is 78,11.
The point group for Benzene is D6h.