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MSH: Toxic, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon byproduct of coal distillation. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquer thinners, gasoline, etc. Benzene causes central nervous system damage acutely and bone marrow damage chronically and is carcinogenic. It was formerly used as parasiticide.,CSP: toxic, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon biproduct of coal distillation; structure consists of a closed hexagonal chain of six carbon atoms, each attached to a hydrogen atom and attached to each other by alternating single and double (resonating) bonds; in benzene derivatives, one or more of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by other atoms or radicals.,NCI: A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia.,NCI: A clear, colorless, highly flammable and volatile, liquid aromatic hydrocarbon with a gasoline-like odor. Benzene is found in crude