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TCP (1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene)
Chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon used primarily as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate.
Tracked contaminantUpdated May 16, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Toxic if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed dermally; potential liver and kidney toxicity; possible carcinogen; environmental persistence
Benefits
None in consumer or food applications