Why is petrol so dangerous?
Why is petrol so dangerous? Petrol is a dangerous substance; it is a highly flammable liquid and can give off vapour which can easily be set on fire and when not handled safely has the potential to cause a serious fire and/or explosion. Is petroleum fuel toxic? The toxicity of petroleum related products threaten human health. Many compounds found in oil are highly toxic and can cause cancer (carcinogenic) as well as other diseases. Benzene is present in both crude oil and gasoline and is known to cause leukaemia in humans. Is gas on skin dangerous? Symptoms of skin exposure...