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Topic: xylene
Definition:

  • a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent

    Related tag cloud:

  • toluene
  • acetone
  • butanol
  • phenol mibk
  • ethylacetate
  • dmf
  • pyridine
  • thf
  • ipa
  • waste crude oils
  • mixed solvents
  • mixed solvents and waste crude oils like engine oils thermic oil
  • recovered oils
  • butyleacetate
  • gear oils transformer and lubricating oils
  • butylacetate
  • waste solvents
  • recovered solvents
  • waste chemicals
  • ethylene
  • benzene
    • Resources:

    Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
    Charged under U.S. CERCLA statute to assess the presence and nature of health hazards at Superfund sites and to help reduce further exposures. Website has toxicity profiles for hazardous chemicals and extensive information on topics such as multiple chemical exposures and PCBs.
    http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov

    Canada - - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
    Canadian federal government agency, based in Hamilton, Ontario. It promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice to employers and workers about occupational health and safety. Bilingual site (English and French).
    http://www.ccohs.ca/

    Environmental Monitoring Technology
    Provides health, safety, industrial hygiene, and monitoring services and products to medical facilities and industry. Hendersonville, Tennessee.
    http://www.emt-online.com

    Eco-USA
    Lists conservation organizations state-by-state, offers book reviews, and identifies toxics as well as waste sites. Message board and news provided.
    http://www.eco-usa.net/