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p-xylene

CAS 106-42-3 · C8H10
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
FlammableIrritant / harmfulHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H312 Harmful in contact with skin
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H332 Harmful if inhaled
  • H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
  • H370 Causes damage to organs
  • H401 Toxic to aquatic life
  • H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • H303 May be harmful if swallowed
  • H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
  • H371 May cause damage to organs
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (655 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3)
IDLH 900 ppm
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
203-396-5 · P-XYLENE · 1,4-Dimethylbenzene · Para-Xylene · 1,4-Xylene · p-Methyltoluene · p-Dimethylbenzene · p-Xylol
Molecular weight
106.16 g/mol
Data source
Aggregated classification PubChem · REACH-registered
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