Xylene - Wikipedia
Xylenes are an important petrochemical produced by catalytic reforming and also by coal carbonisation in the manufacture of coke fuel. They also occur in crude oil in concentrations of …
Xylene - PubChem
Xylenes are aromatic chemicals that exist in three isomeric forms: o-, m-, and p-xylene. Commercial production results in mixed xylenes, which contain these three isomers, in …
Xylene | Solvent, Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Organic Compound
xylene, any of three isomeric dimethylbenzenes [which have the same chemical formula, C 6 H 4 (CH 3) 2, but different molecular structure], used as solvents, as components of aviation fuel, …
Xylene | NIOSH | CDC
Xylene (C 8 H 10) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. Exposure to xylene can irritate the eyes, nose, skin, and throat. Xylene can also cause headaches, dizziness, …
PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT - Toxicological Profile for Xylene - NCBI Bookshelf
Xylene evaporates and burns easily. Xylene does not mix well with water; however, it does mix with alcohol and many other chemicals. Most people begin to smell xylene in air at 0.08–3.7 …
Xylene: An overview of its health hazards and preventive measures
Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon known for its wide usage in tissue processing, staining and cover slipping in the histology laboratory. The hazards of xylene are well documented, making …
Xylenes | Toxic Substances | Toxic Substance Portal | ATSDR
Xylene is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that catches on fire easily. It occurs naturally in petroleum and coal tar. Chemical industries produce xylene from petroleum.
HEALTH EFFECTS - Toxicological Profile for Xylene - NCBI Bookshelf
Commercial xylene is a mixture of three isomers of xylene (m-, o-, and p- xylene) with <20% ethylbenzene. In the following discussion of the health effects of xylene, the effects of both the …
Xylene | Formula, Properties & Application
Xylene, often referred to by its old name “xylol”, is a volatile and flammable liquid hydrocarbon. It belongs to the class of aromatic hydrocarbons, specifically, the substituted family of benzene. …
Chemical fact sheets: Xylenes - World Health Organization (WHO)
2022年5月18日 · These fact sheets summarize the information on occurrence and health effects of the chemicals covered, presenting guideline values where these have been derived and the …