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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Propylbenzene
An aromatic hydrocarbon used mainly as an industrial solvent and intermediate in chemical synthesis. Not approved as a food ingredient by the FDA.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 18, 2024
Health score-4.0
-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 with inhalation or ingestion, possible carcinogenicity, respiratory and neurological effects
Benefits
None