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Definition
Toluene and xylene are industrial chemicals found in various solvents or other chemicals used in industry or in laboratories. They are extremely toxic, but exposure outside of industrial environments is rare.
Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Symptoms
Home Treatment
Seek emergency medical care immediately. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number
See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Expectations (prognosis)
These chemicals are extremely toxic. Recovery and survival depend on the amount of exposure and time to treatment. Seek emergency medical care immediately.
Update Date: 4/16/2004 Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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