Common kitchen stoves can leak carcinogens even when they are turned off
Invisible leaks from household gas stoves can release benzene, a potent carcinogen linked to leukemia, into indoor air even when the appliance is completely switched off.
Benzene is a volatile hydrocarbon found naturally in fossil fuels that poses significant health risks even at low exposure levels. Research shows that many stoves leak this chemical while idle, often because the gas has been desulfurized, removing the 'rotten egg' smell that usually alerts people to leaks.
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