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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
o-Xylene
o-Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon commonly used as a solvent in industrial applications. It is not a food ingredient and is considered a chemical material with potential toxic effects upon inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
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
Neurotoxicity, respiratory irritation, skin irritation, central nervous system effects, potential carcinogenicity with chronic exposure
Benefits
None
References
Waters containing o-Xylene
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