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Is xylene toxic

Updated: 9/21/2023
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Yes, depending on the criteria for toxicity. Like most other low-molecular weight aromatics, xylenes are moderate health hazards. While pure xylenes are not carcinogens or teratogens, commercial "mixed xylenes" contain approximately 20% ethylbenzene, which is considered to be concinogenic. However, xylenes are not "toxic," i.e. a poison, in a transportation sense and are regulated as "flammable liquids" in the USA by DOT, through the air by ICAO, and on the water by IMO.

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