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Can Benzene Be Found In Paint?

December 5, 2017

Are you a regular user of detergent and dyes, bug sprays, and synthetic fibers? What about decorative paints and paint thinners? Nothing odd, millions of others use them too. They do make our lives convenient, scented, and colorful, after all. There’s nothing unsafe or unhealthy about them, right? Unfortunately, wrong. All of these products contain dozens…Read the article

Five Worst Dangers Of Benzene Exposure

August 24, 2017

Benzene is a petroleum-based industrial solvent that, until rather recently, was also used in after-shave lotions, decaffeinated coffee, unleaded gasoline, and consumer solvents like spot removers and paint strippers. As early as the 1940s, researchers identified benzene as one of the most dangerous products in the world. In fact, an industry group noted that “the…Read the article

Lawmakers Expand New York’s Seat Belt Law

November 17, 2020

In 1994, the Empire State was the first jurisdiction to pass a mandatory seat belt law. As of November 1, that law applies to all vehicle occupants over 16, and not just those in the front seat. Walter Mosley (D-Brooklyn) introduced the bill in the State Assembly. “Seat belts are a proven way to make…Read the article