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Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

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

References