This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to ethyl benzene.  

Ethyl benzene (CAS 100-41-4) is a colourless, flammable liquid with a petrol-like smell. It is a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.  

Examples of work with ethyl benzene include: 

• oil and gas mining 

• coal tar and petroleum processing 

• making styrene 

• motor vehicle refinishing 

• making and using paints, varnishes, solvents, carpet glue, ink and pesticides. 

This guide is part of a health monitoring guide collection. 

There are also health monitoring guides for: 

• persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) 

• guide for workers 

• registered medical practitioners 

• hazardous chemicals