Benzene

Benzene molecules are hexagonal in shape.

Don't inhale directly from the bottle containing benzene.

Tobacco smoke contains more than seventy carcinogens, including benzene.

Benzene is a hydrocarbon.

Cassini's atmospheric sensing instruments have revealed other carbon compounds, too, such as benzene and acetylene.

Scientists say air pollution, caused by chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), is three to five times greater inside our homes. VOCs include cancer-causing benzene and formaldehyde, which are given off by paints, upholstery, printers and stored fuel.

Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.

The recall notice, published earlier this week, noted that the affected products likely will not expose people to levels of benzene high enough to cause health issues.