Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes (BTEX)

What to know

The ATSDR Interaction Profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for mixtures of hazardous substances. All profiles are peer reviewed. Each profile identifies and reviews key literature that describes toxicologic properties of featured mixtures. This profile provides information on the mixture of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes.

Final Interaction Profile: May 2004

CAS#:

  • Benzene 71-43-2
  • Toluene 108-88-3
  • Chromium 7440-47-3
  • Ethylbenzene 100-41-4

Complete Profile

Individual PDF files

Preface

  • Summary
  • Contributors
  • Peer review
  • Contents
  • List of figures
  • List of tables
  • List of acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols

Introduction

Interaction Data for the Mixture

  • 2.1 Mixture of Concern
  • 2.2 Component Mixtures
  • 2.3 Relevance of the Interactions Data and Approach to Public Health

Recommendations for Exposure-Based Assessment

Conclusions

List of References

Appendices

  • A. Background Information for Benzene
  • B. Background Information for Toluene
  • C. Background Information for Ethylbenzene
  • D. Background Information for Xylenes
  • E. Chemical Structures

Reference

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2004. Interaction profile for Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service.

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