BTEX is a collective term for the volatile aromatic hydrocarbons benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes. The BTEX aromatics include Component of fuels (to increase the octane number) and are used as Solvents and degreasing agents is used. The single connection Benzene is classified as carcinogenic. Due to its volatility and high mobility (similar to that of LHKW), BTEX aromatics can spread easily in the soil and groundwater and accumulate in the soil air. However, they have a lower density than water and therefore do not sink into the groundwater body.
