Benzene is developed through natural process and human interventions. Below is the list of procedures, products, industries, activities, occupations, and places where you can find benzene:

Natural Processes That Produce Benzene

Forest fires
Volcanic activities

Products Containing Benzene

• Gasoline and other fuels
• Detergents
• Glues
• Inks
• Rubbers
• Industrial solvents
• Paint, lacquer, and varnish removers
• Furniture wax
• Thinners
• Industrial cleaning and degreasing formulations
• Adhesive and coatings

Activities/Uses Involving Benzene

• Chemicals used to make: Plastics, Resins, Nylon and synthetic fibers
• Making types of  Rubbers, Detergents, Dyes, Lubricants, Pharmaceutical drugs, Agricultural chemicals such as pesticides
• Dry cleaning
• Burning coal and oil
• Painting and lithography
• Emissions of motor vehicle exhaust

Industries Using Benzene

• Petroleum refining
• Petrochemical manufacturing
• Shoe manufacturing
• Coke and coal chemical manufacturing
• Plastics and rubber manufacturing
• Gasoline storage, shipment, and retail operations
• Rubber tire manufacturing

Occupations/People Who May Be Exposed to Benzene

• Gasoline service station workers
• Shoemakers
• Steelworkers
• Laboratory technicians
• Rubber workers
• Printers

Places Where Benzene May Be Found

• Contaminated/polluted well water as a consequence of benzene leakages from underground storage tanks or harmful waste sites with benzene
• The air around the waste sites and gas service stations