Now Benzene is used in the hydraulic fracturing process
Of course, there remain serious questions about the impact of the industrialization on the environment. The Sasol plant reportedly will emit 85 times the state’s threshold rate of benzene each year.
Now what is benzene? Well its an aromatic cyclic hexacarbon with six carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms [C6H6]
But it is pretty what harm could it do?
Material safety data sheet Benzene MSDS
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of ingestion. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Classified POSSIBLE for human. Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY:Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female[POSSIBLE]. The substance is toxic to blood, bone marrow, central nervous system (CNS). The substance may be toxic to
liver, Urinary System. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage
Not only nasty but highly inflammable as well.
Yes but we will make money. So what do we have to do to use it safely?
Precautions:
Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids.
Storage:
Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Yes but we will make loads of money and we know the legislators in Louisiana have big oil under control, by covering up for them.
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So if one plant is allowed to emit 85 times the limit set for the whole State of Louisiana, what if ten plants are allowed to do the same, you know to ensure a level playing field n all.
Yes, but we will make a whole bunch of money.
So don't worry, we will just make 85 times to mean 1/85th.
Smell the roses....hmmm....so aromatic. cough, cough, retch.