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Appearance/Odor

Clear, colorless liquid with slight sweet odor. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - IMMEDIATE HAZARD DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. VAPOR HARMFUL. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - CHRONIC HAZARD WARNING ACUTE OR CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL OR ITS COMPONENTS MAY CAUSE SYSTEMIC TOXICITY INCLUDING ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE FOLLOWING: KIDNEY, LIVER, BRAIN, BLOOD, SPLEEN, TESTES, FETUS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Inhalation of vapors may be irritating to the nose and throat. High vapor concentrations are anesthetic and central nervous system depressants. Ingestion May cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract. Aspiration into lungs may cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage. Skin Skin contact results in loss of natural oils and often results in a characteristic dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin. Eyes Vapors cause eye irritation. Splashes cause severe irritation, possible corneal burns and eye damage. Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure Inhalation Inhalation of high concentrations may result in nausea, vomiting, headache, ringing in the ears, and severe breathing difficulties which may be delayed in onset. Substernal pain, cough, and hoarseness are also reported. Symptoms of central nervous system depression or effects which may occur can include headache, excitation, euphoria, dizziness, incoordination, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory arrest and death, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Ingestion Salivation, pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms similar to those listed under Inhalation. Skin Reddening, itching, and inflammation. Repeated or prolonged contact may result in drying, reddening, itching, pain, inflammation, cracking and possible secondary infection with tissue damage. Eyes Pain, tears, burns, sensitivity to light, swelling and possible corneal damage. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation and conjunctivitis. Carcinogenicity IARC has determined that there is inadequate evidence to assign the carcinogenicity of xylene in humans and in experimental animals (IARC Class 3). Mutagenicity Has been shown to be positive in mutagenicity assays. Reproductive Toxicitiy May cause adverse reproductive and/or developmental effects. Pregnant women may be at an increased risk from exposure. Consumption of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.

Teratogenic Effects

May cause teratogenic effects. Routes of Entry Inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Target Organ Statement Pre-existing medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure include disorders of the skin, eye, heart, kidney, liver, blood, respiratory system, neurological and hemopoietic organs.