Frequently Asked Questions on Topics for the Entire Family, for your health and well being and more! FAQs - Benzene Highlights What is benzene? What happens to benzene when it enters the environment? How might I be exposed to benzene? How can benzene affect my health? How likely is benzene to cause cancer? How can benzene affect children? How can families reduce the risks of exposure to benzene? Is there a medical test to show whether I've been exposed to benzene? Has the federal government made recommendations to protect human health? References Where can I get more information? If there is a subject you think we need in the FAQ section, please contact us and let us know!