Benzene Is a Colorless,aromatic Liquid Used in Manufacturing a Variety

Essay

Benzene is a colorless,aromatic liquid used in manufacturing a variety of products including motor fuels,solvents,detergents,pesticides,and other organic materials.Benzene is a toxic substance and rapid inhalation can be fatal.Exposure has also been shown to lead to various types of nonmalignant diseases such as blood disorders (including leukemia).
OSHA passed a regulation limiting maximum benzene exposure for employees.OSHA set a 1 ppm maximum,even though the medical evidence only discussed exposures at 10 ppm and more.The petroleum industry wishes to challenge the regulation.Can they do so? On what basis?