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Pesticides
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is a persistent organic pollutant and chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon historically used as a fungicide in agriculture and as an industrial chemical. It is highly resistant to degradation, accumulates in fatty tissues, and is toxic to humans even at low exposures.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 15, 2024
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
Carcinogenicity, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, immunosuppression, bioaccumulation, teratogenic effects
Benefits
None