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Benzene is a human carcinogen and causes aplastic anemia, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. It is absorbed through the skin and respiratory tract. Arsenic is more toxic in its inorganic form and causes epidermal cancer. Cadmium is associated with kidney toxicity. Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) causes peripheral neuropathy, chemical hepatitis, liver damage, and kidney damage.
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