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1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene

  • Aromatic solvents
  • CAS 526-73-8
  • IUPAC: 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene

1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene (CAS 526-73-8) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

The SDS assigns 1,2,3-trimethylbenzene H315 (causes skin irritation) and H319 (causes serious eye irritation). It is not on California's Prop 65 list and is not classified as a carcinogen, asthmagen, or reproductive toxicant. It appears in car-care products as a minor aromatic constituent of petroleum-distillate carriers.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
yes
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
yes
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Purpose: Aromatic hydrocarbon present in petroleum-distillate co-solvents and light aromatic naphtha fractions; minor constituent in fuel additive formulations.

Common questions about 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene

What is 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene used for in car care?
Aromatic hydrocarbon present in petroleum-distillate co-solvents and light aromatic naphtha fractions; minor constituent in fuel additive formulations.
Is 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene a VOC?
Yes. 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. 1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.