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Article: Aromatic Chemistry.(Book Review)
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- Chemistry and Industry
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- January 5, 2004
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John Hepworth, David Waring and Michael Waring Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2002 Pages 168 9.95 [pounds sterling] ISBN 0 85404 662 3
'We used to wash our hands in benzene' is a common quote from chemistry researchers of a certain age. Benzene's role in our growing appreciation of carcinogenic risks from chemicals is one example of how central aromatic compounds are to chemistry's development.
Chemical hygiene was starting from a low base, and in hindsight the occurrence of cancer in people whose occupation was linked with benzene was not an amazing development. But, because it was considered safe for many years, many industrial workers were ...