Benzene is one of the
many chemicals found in cigarettes. |
(Other chemicals found in cigarettes are
listed on the left:_Click
on these for further information about each.) |
Benzene (also benzol),
a colourless, flammable liquid
(at a room temperature) is an organic chemical compound whose formula
is C6H6.
There are many health concerns associated with benzene.
Inhaling high
levels of benzene can cause drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate,
headaches, tremors, confusion, and unconsciousness; breathing even higher
amounts of it can cause death. Eating or drinking foods containing
high levels of benzene can cause vomiting, irritation
of the stomach, dizziness, sleepiness, convulsions, rapid heart rate,
and death. Benzene is
also a known carcinogen (that is, cancer-causing substance).
Note that the list of chemicals included
in this section (see the list on the left) is not a complete list of
all the substances found in cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. |
This section includes some of the chemicals
found in cigarettes (listed on the left-hand side of this page).
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