Xylene is not considered a carcinogen.
EPA has classified mixed xylene's as a Group D, not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.
There is not enough evidence to determine whether or not xylene can cause cancer in humans.
Although animal studies have shown that high doses of xylene can cause cancer in certain animals.
Xylene is also a respiratory irritant and can cause other health issues, like headaches, nausea and dizziness.
And exposure to high levels of xylene can also damage your kidneys and liver.
While not considered a carcinogen, xylene is still harmful when you breathe it in as breathing xylene vapors even in small amounts can cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
With more serious exposure to xylene, xylene can cause sleepiness, stumbling, irregular heartbeat, fainting, or even death.
Xylene vapors are also mildly irritating to the skin, eyes, and lungs.
Studies have also shown that chronic occupational exposure to xylene is also associated with severe hematological effects, and can lead to thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, anemia, and may lead to forms of leukemia.
The longer your exposure to xylene, the greater the cancer risk.
Xylene typically leaves your body within 18 hours after exposure to the Xylene.
However, some individuals who are exposed to xylene may experience prolonged elimination, especially if they have significant fat deposition or are exposed to high levels of xylene.
The body can also store a small percentage of xylene in fat, which can further extend the time it takes for xylene to be fully eliminated.