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1,3-Butadiene

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

1,3-Butadiene

1,3-Butadiene is a colorless gas used primarily in the production of synthetic rubber and plastics. It is not a food ingredient and is classified as a hazardous air pollutant. Exposure concerns include inhalation risks in industrial settings. It is not safe for ingestion or casual exposure due to its carcinogenic potential.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Mar 1, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
0.0000103 mg/L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Carcinogenicity, respiratory irritation, mutagenicity, genotoxicity, exposure in industrial environments

Benefits

None

References