Assertion: benzene | /r/HasProperty | important
Facets:
value: as pesticides
type: OTHER
value: as dyes
type: OTHER
value: as detergents
type: MANNER
value: in industry
type: LOCATION
value: as drugs
type: MANNER
value: as synthetic rubber
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Benzene is still important in industry as a precursor in the production of plastics (such as Styrofoam and nylon), drugs, detergents, synthetic rubber, pesticides, and dyes.