Benzene Exposure & Toxicity
Benzene is a chemical compound most commonly found in industrial settings. But benzene is also a known carcinogen, with decades of research linking it to leukemia. Recently, high levels of benzene were found in a common consumer product: aerosol sunscreen. This discovery sparked a voluntary recall and widespread concern for the potential scope of benzene exposure. For litigators taking on benzene exposure cases, here’s what you need to know about the chemical’s carcinogenic risks.