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Toluene
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Toluene is a solvent processing aid — Water-purifying additive and food-processing solvent
Also: Toluol, Methyl Benzene
What it does
Water-purifying additive and food-processing solvent
Where you'll see it
food-processing compounds, cheese
What the research says
Can cause mild anemia; narcotic in high concentrations; can cause liver damage; brain/nervous system effects
Regulatory status
- Notes: Found at 959 of 1,591 National Priority List sites
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): can cause mild anemia if ingested, and it is narcotic in high concentrations