does plastic emit benzene
Some of the most significant toxic effects associated with substances used or emitted in plastic production include: 13. 1  Benzene (PET, PVC, LDPE, PP): known human carcinogen, workplace exposure depresses the nervous system. 2  Chromium oxide (HDPE, LDPE): suspected carcinogen, damaging to the liver and nervous system.ome of the most significant toxic effects associated with substances used or emitted in plastic production include: 13. 1  Benzene (PET, PVC, LDPE, PP): known human carcinogen, workplace exposure depresses the nervous system. 2  Chromium oxide (HDPE, LDPE): suspected carcinogen, damaging to the liver and nervous system.