1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene

CAS Number

108-67-8

Synonym

1,3,5-TMB, mesitylene

Occurrence/Use

Solvents, paint thinners, auto fuel, dyes, wood stain

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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.