Xylenes can also cause headaches, nausea and vomiting, tiredness and stomach upset. High levels can cause you to feel dizzy and lightheaded, and to pass out. Very high levels can cause death. According to the information presently available to the New Jersey Department of Health, Xylenes have not been tested for their ability to cause cancer in animals. Xylenes can damage the liver and kidneys.
Prolonged contact can cause drying and cracking of the skin.
Repeated exposure to Xylenes can cause poor memory, difficulty in concentration and other brain effects. It can also cause damage to the surface of the eye and cause stomach problems. Complete blood count. Any evaluation should include a careful history of past and present symptoms with an exam. Medical tests that look for damage already done are not a substitute for controlling exposure.