Benzene is a colorless, highly refractive, slightly water-soluble, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. Resistant to heat (up to approx. 6500 C) and oxidation; however, it evaporates very easily. Vapors are heavier than air and may accumulate at ground level. Prolonged exposure may cause damage to the hemapoietic system, in particular, and may have adverse effects on all or any function of the bone marrow. Therefore, it has been described that prolonged or discontinuous exposure at significantly higher concentrations than the OEL level has both reversible effects on the hematopoietic system such as aplastic anemia and pancytopenia and also develops leukemia. The latent period can be up to 20 years.
As a chronic effect, it creates hematopoietic system diseases or damage. Evaluation of the past history (general anamnesis, business history) Blood diseases, hemapoietic organ disorders, chronic bacterial infections passive and alcohol addiction Attention should be paid to those who are. Anamnesis of the follow-up period (including work history); Special attention should be paid to the increase in bleeding tendency (eg gingival bleeding, bruising even after minor trauma, menorrhagia), urinalysis (multiple test strips).
Benzene (C6H6) is a colorless chemical compound with a distinctive odor and flame. Resistant to very high temperatures and oxidation, on the other hand very easily evaporates. Because the vapor is heavier than air, it collapses to the ground. Benzene is a valuable compound in industrial production, and it has an important place in chemistry studies in terms of its structure.
Benzene has the ability to kill blood cells, so it is among the cancer-causing compounds. In very old times, whale oil would be degraded by heating and a gas would be obtained. This gas was sent to homes with pressure and used for lighting. Benzene was first produced in the 1820 years from the oily waste remaining after this gas burned.
Benzene Structure and Benzene Compounds and Jobs and Workplaces Working with Benzene:
- Filling and emptying of containers containing the withdrawal of liquid from containers during the production, recovery, processing and transport of benzene-containing products, and removal of hoses and pipes or removal of submerged tubes,
- Replacement of filters and catalysts during the production, recovery, processing and transportation of these products and taking samples,
- Demolition and repair works in production systems,
- Manufacture of automobiles (filling of tanks with internal combustion engines of vehicles carrying loads in the production factory without a gas discharge cylinder),
- Oil engine test area (connecting and disconnecting oil hoses),
- Maintenance and cleaning of oil pumps and tanks,
- Mechanical work in car oil distribution systems, including frequent exposure,
- Working near the upper part of the coke oven in the coke factory.
Benzene is used in industry as the starting material in the synthesis of substances used in plastic production. Benzene is also used in the production of nylon and in the production of synthetic detergents. Benzene is also used as the starting material of aniline used in paint making, in the production of insecticides and in the production of aircraft gasoline. Benzene is a very good solvent.
Benzene is a very important raw material in the chemical sector as well as being added to engine fuels and used as a solvent. It is an effective starting material in the production of substances such as phenol and aniline, in the production of dyes and in the synthesis of drugs. Briefly, benzene is among the starting materials of a large proportion of aromatic organic materials.
Benzene intoxications affect the central nervous system. It can cause unconsciousness and paralysis. Mild intoxications include dizziness, headache, flushing of the face, tinnitus, sweat divorce, palpitations, nausea and vomiting. In some cases, it may cause speech difficulties. The ingestion of 30 grams benzene causes major death. Chronic intoxications usually occur in case of continuous inhalation of benzene vapor. Especially in workplaces using benzene solvents, chronic poisoning occurs if the necessary precautions are not taken.
Our company also performs benzene (C6H6) measurements within the scope of gas measurements. In these studies, the relevant legal regulations, standards and test methods published by domestic and foreign organizations are complied with.
In the meantime, our company has been accredited by the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) according to the TS EN ISO / IEC 17025 standard and the test, measurement, analysis, inspection and inspection procedures and reports are accepted as valid in special and official audits.
