Xylenes (technical mixture of m, o, p-isomers)

CAS Number

1330-20-7

Synonym

Technical mixture of o-xylene (95-47-6), m-xylene (108-38-3), and p-xylene (106-42-3) isomers; Dimethylbenzenes; Xylols; 1,2-Dimethylbenzene, 1,3-Dimethylbenzene, 1,4-Dimethylbenzene

Occurrence/Use

Solvent for paints, varnishes, inks, dyes, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, detergents, and rubber; production of polymer fiber (mylar and dacron); component of gasoline and fuel oils; component of tobacco smoke (m-,p-)

More information about Xylenes (technical mixture of m, o, p-isomers)

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category:	Neurotoxicity (effects on senses, mood and motor control)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	1.75
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	n/a
California PHG Comments:	PHG and MCL reflect single isomer or sum of isomers. OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports