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benzene ,toluene ,ethylbenzene , and ortho-, meta-, and para-xylenes : toxicVOCs commonly found together, used in the chemicalanalysis of air and water to determine theirquality andpurity .
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Examples
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The project detected benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, together known as BTEX, Origin said.
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Gas chromatographic analyses of plume samples confirm the existence of benzene, toluene, ethybenzene, and total xylenes, together called BTEX, at concentrations in excess of 50 micrograms per liter.
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The project detected benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, together known as BTEX, Origin said.
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Gas chromatographic analyses of plume samples confirm the existence of benzene, toluene, ethybenzene, and total xylenes, together called BTEX, at concentrations in excess of 50 micrograms per liter.
NOAA News Releases 2010
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In their analysis, the Woods Hole researchers said they found high concentrations of benzene, toluene, xylene and other so-called BTEX petroleum compounds that could be traced to the leaking well.
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The six experts, who include a Queensland Government epidemiologist, say the state's ban on the use of cancer-causing chemicals collectively known as BTEX in CSG mining doesn't protect the community from health risks.
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The six experts, who include a Queensland government epidemiologist, say the state's ban on the use of cancer-causing chemicals collectively known as BTEX in CSG mining doesn't protect the community from health risks.
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In the plant's latest groundwater report, two wells near Nueces Bay Boulevard showed high concentrations of a group of volatile organic compounds known as BTEX - benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes.
Corpus Christi Caller Times, Caller.com Stories Denise Malan 2010
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Gas chromatographic analysis of plume samples confirm the existence of benzene, toluene, ethybenzene, and total xylenes-together, called BTEX at concentrations in excess of
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Gas chromatographic analysis of plume samples confirm the existence of benzene, toluene, ethybenzene, and total xylenes-together, called BTEX at concentrations in excess of
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