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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

References