Exposure can cause irritation to the nose, throat, and eyes. It is toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin adsorption. Toluene is insoluble in water. It is used as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins, and other products. Exposure can cause dizziness and lightheadedness.
Higher levels can cause unconsciousness, irregular heartbeat and death.
Trichloroethylene is a clear colorless liquid with a strong sweet, chloroform like odor. It is used for vapor degreasing of fabricated metal parts, as an extraction solvent, and as a chemical intermediate. The chemical is slightly soluble in water and moderately toxic to aquatic life. The life of the chemical in the atmosphere is short with an estimated half-life of about one week. Xylene is a clear colorless liquid with a strong pleasant odor.