Aromatics

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002113",
  "term": "Aromatics",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Aromatics are organic compounds that contain 6-carbon ring structures, such as creosote, toluene, and phenol, that often are found at dry cleaning and electronic assembly sites.\n\n2. A type of hydrocarbon, such as benzene or toluene, with a specific type of ring structure. Aromatics are sometimes added to gasoline in order to increase octane. Some aromatics are toxic.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/aromatics/"
}