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Toluene <br /> Inhalation exposure to toluene vapor can produce effects such as <br /> central nervous system depression. Depending on exposure <br /> factors, signs and symptoms can include headache, dizziness, <br /> fatigue, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, drowsiness, <br /> collapse,--and possible coma. ' ' Studies have noted anemia could be <br /> a possible effect of chronic exposure to toluene. Toluene can be <br /> a skin and mucous membrane irritant and has ben shown to cause <br /> liver and kidney damage when overexposure is significant. <br /> Xylene <br /> Depending on exposure factors, inhalation of xylene vapor may <br /> produce central nervous system excitation followed by depression. <br /> Exposure to xylene vapor can produce dizziness, staggering, <br /> drowsiness, and unconsciousness. At very high concentrations, <br /> xylene vapor may produce lung irritation, nausea, vomiting, and <br /> abdominal pain. Xylene is not known to possess the chronic bone <br /> marrow toxicity of benzene, but liver enlargement and nerve cell <br /> damage have been noted from chronic overexposure. Ingestion <br /> exposures to xylene can produce temporary liver damage and should <br /> be avoided., <br /> Ethyl benzene <br /> Ethyl benzene is an eye, mucous membrane, respiratory tract, and <br /> skin irritant. High air levels can cause central nervous system <br /> depression, sense of chest constriction, headache and dizziness. <br /> Skin contact may cause irritation, inflammation and first or <br /> second degree burns. <br /> I <br /> 20 <br />