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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Dichloroacetonitrile
A chemical compound used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and occasionally found as a disinfection byproduct in chlorinated water. It is not a food ingredient and is considered a hazardous material due to its toxicological profile.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 18, 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
Toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, environmental pollutant, respiratory irritation, skin and eye irritation
Benefits
None