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Chlorodibromoacetic acid

Disinfectant by-product

Chlorodibromoacetic acid

A disinfection byproduct formed in chlorinated water; not used as a food ingredient. It is known to be a toxic environmental contaminant with potential carcinogenic and genotoxic effects.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 6, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
0.00002 mg/L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Carcinogenic potential, genotoxicity, environmental toxin, potential reproductive toxicity

Benefits

None

References

Waters containing Chlorodibromoacetic acid

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