m-xylene
CAS 108-38-3 · C8H10
Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard
PictogramsFlammableCorrosiveIrritant / harmfulHealth 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
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H370 Causes damage to organs
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H401 Toxic to aquatic life
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (655 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3)
IDLH 900 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms203-576-3 · M-XYLENE · 1,3-Dimethylbenzene · 1,3-Xylene · meta-Xylene · m-Dimethylbenzene · m-Xylol · m-Methyltoluene
Molecular weight106.16 g/mol
Data sourceAggregated classification PubChem · REACH-registeredGHS aggregated by PubChem from registrant and agency submissions; not individually harmonised. Always verify against the official SDS before compliance use.
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