T Rajan Sharada, Malathi N
Senior lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University , Chennai, India .
Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University , Chennai, India .
J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Feb;8(2):271-4. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/7544.4079. Epub 2014 Feb 3.
Xylene, an aromatic hydrocarbon is widely used in industry and medical laboratory as a solvent. It is a flammable liquid that requires utmost care during its usage. On exposure the vapours are rapidly absorbed through the lungs and the slowly through the skin. Prolonged exposure to xylene leads to significant amount of solvent accumulation in the adipose and muscle tissue. This article reviews the various acute and chronic health effects of xylene through various routes of exposure.
二甲苯是一种芳香烃,在工业和医学实验室中被广泛用作溶剂。它是一种易燃液体,使用过程中需要格外小心。接触时,其蒸气会迅速通过肺部被吸收,也会缓慢通过皮肤被吸收。长期接触二甲苯会导致大量溶剂在脂肪和肌肉组织中蓄积。本文综述了二甲苯通过各种接触途径产生的各种急性和慢性健康影响。