2,6-Xylidine

Made as a chemical intermediate; releases can occur during manufacturing, processing, or waste handling [1][3].

Mostly at work by breathing vapors or skin contact; the public may be exposed near industrial sites or from contaminated water/soil after spills [1][3].

Short-term exposure can cause irritation, headaches, dizziness, and other nervous system or blood effects [3]. Long-term exposure caused nasal and liver tumors in animals [2][4].

Workers in chemical, pharmaceutical, dye, or pesticide production; maintenance and cleanup crews; and people living near facilities using this chemical [1][3].

At work, use closed systems, local exhaust, gloves and protective clothing, and follow monitoring and hygiene practices; a properly fitted respirator may be needed [3]. In communities, support spill prevention, heed advisories, and use certified water filters if contamination is reported [1].