Benzene is one of the most commonly used chemicals in the United States. It’s a natural component of crude oil and is also used in manufacturing plastics, rubbers, pesticides, and other chemicals. You ...

A commonly circulated online item about the dangers of benzene supposedly emitted by automobile components has been widely misunderstood: Do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car!

A recent study examined the effects of new benzene requirements in US gasoline and refiners’ options for best meeting them. How best to meet the new benzene requirements for all US gasoline depends on ...