redLikely to cause
orangeCan cause
yellowMay cause

Xylenes

CAS: 1330-20-7

How can this chemical affect my health?

Acute (Short Term) Effects

Toxic To Humans & Animals, priority yellow
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Skin Irritation, priority yellow
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Eye Irritation, priority orange
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.

Chronic (Long Term) Effects

Endocrine Disruption, priority orange
Endocrine Disruption – Interference with the endocrine system, which plays a crucial role in metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and behavior.
Other Health Effects, priority orange
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Brain/nervous System Harm, priority yellow
Brain/Nervous System Harm – Damage to the nervous system including the brain.
Reproductive Harm, priority orange
Reproductive Harm – Disruption of the male or female reproductive systems, changing sexual development, behavior or functions, decreasing fertility, or resulting in loss of the fetus during pregnancy.

Inherent Hazards

Restricted List, priority blue
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
Flammable, priority yellow
Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.

How does this chemical impact the environment?

Acute Harm To Aquatic Ecosystems, priority orange
Acute Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Biological harm or possible death to fish or other aquatic organisms following a single exposure.
Chronic Harm To Aquatic Ecosystems, priority orange
Chronic Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms following long term exposure.

What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?

Find case studies related to substitutions for this chemical in SubsPORT, the substitution support portal.

How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?

Harmful in contact with skin
Skin contact
Harmful if inhaled
Inhalation

How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?

gloves
Handle with gloves
respirator
Respirator