Such a release does not always lead to exposure. You can be exposed to a substance only when you come in contact with it. You may be exposed by breathing, eating, or drinking the …

Xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. Exposure to xylene can irritate the eyes, nose, skin, and throat. Xylene can also cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, loss of muscle …

Prolonged exposure to xylene leads to significant amount of solvent accumulation in the adipose and muscle tissue. This article reviews the various acute and chronic health effects of xylene …

At hazardous waste sites, the most likely ways you can be exposed are: breathing xylene vapors, drinking well water contaminated with xylene, and direct contact of the skin with xylene. Xylene …

Most exposures to xylene occur by inhalation and xylene is readily absorbed from the lungs. Xylene's odor threshold is about 1 ppm, which is 100 times less than the OSHA PEL and …

lungs within a few seconds after xylene is absorbed. Small amounts of breakdown products of xylene have appeared in the urine of people as soon as 2 hours after breathing air containing …

Sep 20, 2018 · Xylene can affect a person’s nervous and respiratory system, as well as the cardiovascular system. As such, symptoms of exposure could be as obvious as labored …

Xylene is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that catches on fire easily. It occurs naturally in petroleum and coal tar. Chemical industries produce xylene from petroleum.

and neurological effects. Chronic (long-term) inhalation exposure of humans to mixed xylenes results primarily in central nervous system (CNS) effects, such as headache, dizziness, …

May 13, 2024 · Xylene is a dangerous chemical that can cause severe symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and weakness upon exposure. Immediate medical …

Studies of unborn animals indicate that high concentrations of xylene may cause increased numbers of deaths, and delayed growth and development. In many instances, these same …

Dermal effects of m-xylene, o-xylene, or mixed xylenes in laboratory animal studies included skin irritation (erythema and edema) at topical doses as low as 2.3 mg/kg and more serious effects …

you can be exposed are: breathing xylene vapors, drinking well water contaminated with xylene, and direct contact of the skin with xylene. Xylene passes into the blood soon after entering the

Dec 4, 2024 · For the general population, low level exposure to xylene can occur from cigarette smoke and vehicle exhaust emissions. People may breathe in small amounts when using …

Studies of unborn animals indicate that high concentrations of xylene may cause increased numbers of deaths, and delayed growth and development. In many instances, these same …

The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for the hazardous substance described here. Each peer-reviewed profile …

Short term (acute exposures) Xylene acts as an irritant to the skin, eyes and respiratory system. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dryness and redness of the skin resulting in …