1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
CAS Number
108-67-8Synonym
1,3,5-TMB, mesitylene
Occurrence/Use
Solvents, paint thinners, auto fuel, dyes, wood stain
Date Added
Air
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 2400 |
|---|---|
| Species: | Rat |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Visual discrimination |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Nervous system |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 2023 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2023. Trimethylbenzenes Reference Exposure Levels Technical Support Document. |
8-Hour RELs
| 8-Hour Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 8 |
|---|---|
| Last 8-Hour REL Revision: | 2023 |
| 8-Hour Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2023. Trimethylbenzenes Reference Exposure Levels Technical Support Document. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 4 |
|---|---|
| Chronic Target Organs: | Nervous system |
| Chronic Toxicologic Endpoint: | Pain sensitivity and motor function |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2023 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2023. Trimethylbenzenes Reference Exposure Levels Technical Support Document. |
Water
California Public Health Goals Data
| Notification Level (μg/L): | 330 |
|---|---|
| Notification Level - Download: | paltmbs.pdf |