Over 1,000 people went to the hospital during the incident. These agencies only set ambient standards for total hydrocarbons and for certain hazardous air pollutants. The primary sources that have reported emissions of these chemicals in California according to the ARB are petroleum refining facilities, nonferrous foundries and manufacturers of miscellaneous plastic products. It has been detected at very low levels in vehicular exhaust. Inhalation of this chemicals has been reported to cause headaches, fatigue, drowsiness, decreases in levels of red and white blood cells, impairment of blood coagulation, and bronchitis.
Direct contact can cause skin irritation.
No studies of the carcinogenic potential have been reported. At this time no information is available about this chemical. Toxicologist estimate that its effects are similar to m,p,-xylene. These health effects include respiratory problems, nausea and headaches. People with nervous system, eye, heart, kidney, or liver disorders may be more sensitive to carbon disulfide.