Xylylene dichloride
Agent Name
Xylylene dichloride
CAS Number
28347-13-9
Formula
C8-H8-Cl2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzene, bis(chloromethyl)-; Bis(chloromethyl)benzene; Dichloroxylylene; Xylene, alpha,alpha'-dichloro-; Xylylene chloride; alpha,alpha'-Dichloroxylene; Xylene, alpha,alpha'-dichloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Solid; Melting point ranges from 93.6 deg F for m isomer to 131 deg F for o isomer, to 212 deg F for p isomer;[CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as vulcanizing agent for rubbers and catalyst for crosslinking of phenolic resins; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause burns; May cause CNS depression; Moderately toxic by ingestion; May be hazardous by inhalation or skin absorption; [HSDB] Effect in rodents after lethal doses include ataxia, tremor, and weakness; [RTECS] A mixture of three isomers; An irritant; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 200 mg/m3/4h
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: