Exposure can cause eye irritation and headaches. Irritation of the nose and throat may also occur. Higher levels may cause you to become dizzy and lightheaded and to pass out.
Exposure can damage the liver, kidneys, hearing and the sense of balance.
It is used as a solvent for fats, waxes, shellac, resins, gums, and varnish. Definitions are attached. Exposure to hazardous substances should be routinely evaluated. This may include collecting air samples. Under OSHA 1910.20, you have a legal right to obtain copies of sampling results from your employer.