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Disinfectant by-product
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon intermediate used in the manufacture of pesticides, flame retardants, and other industrial chemicals. Not intended for food use and considered hazardous due to its toxicity and environmental persistence.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Jul 29, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.05 mg/L
- Health guideline
- 0.05 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Toxicity, carcinogenic potential, environmental persistence, respiratory irritation, neurotoxicity, bioaccumulation
Benefits
None