| CNS |
Headaches, dizziness, irritability, depression, insomnia, agitation, extreme tiredness, tremors, loss of concentration and decreased memory. |
| Respiratory system |
Irritation to nose and throat, Chest pain, shortness of breath (exposure ≥ 200 ppm), pulmonary edema (over exposure at a confined space). Because of severe lung congestion and interalveolar hemorrhage death may occur |
| Liver and kidney |
In rats, it is proved that increased exposure to xylene(>300 ppm) causes injury and fat deposition in liver and kidney. |
| GIT |
Nausea, vomiting and gastric discomfort, anorexia |
| Musculoskeletal system |
Decrease in grasping and muscle power in extremities. |
| Skin |
Skin erythaema, urticaria, vasodilation of skin, dryness and scaling of skin. |
| Eye |
Irritation to eye. |
| Reproductive system |
Crosses placental barrier and shows feto-toxic effects. Evidence of entry into breast milk. Immediate abortions. |
| Cancer |
Not much data found to cause cancer. |
