Benzene is toxic and carcinogenic colorless liquid with a specific sweet smell.
On the International space station detected the increase in the concentration of benzene, the crew is not in danger. This was reported by the press service of Roscosmos.
“the Concentration of benzene in the atmosphere of the station does not exceed maximum permissible norm. The crew is in no danger,” – leads RIA Novosti.
In Roskosmos said that now you are monitoring for an increase in the concentration. Benzene is toxic and carcinogenic colorless liquid with a specific sweet smell. This substance is used in the manufacture of dyes, synthetic rubber, plastics and medicines.
Currently on the ISS are cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Wagner, astronaut Christopher Cassidy.
Previously, Roskosmos reported that until the end of may Russians will be able to see the ISS in the evening. The international space station will resemble a bright star, flying from the southwest to the Southeast.
