Mesitylene
- Aromatic solvents
- CAS 108-67-8
- IUPAC: 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
CarCareTruth tracks Mesitylene (CAS 108-67-8) as a car-care ingredient. It is classified as a VOC.
The SDS classifies mesitylene H304 (may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, an aspiration hazard), along with H315 (skin irritation), H319 (serious eye irritation), and H335 (may cause respiratory irritation). It is not on California's Prop 65 list and is not classified as a carcinogen or reproductive toxicant. It appears in car-care products as an 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
Common questions about Mesitylene
- What is Mesitylene used for in car care?
- Aromatic hydrocarbon solvent present in petroleum-distillate carriers and light aromatic naphtha fractions; co-solvent in fuel additives and fuel stabilizers.
- Is Mesitylene a VOC?
- Yes. Mesitylene is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Mesitylene on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Mesitylene is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
No products on file contain this (yet)
Related
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.