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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
A synthetic chemical primarily used as a soil fumigant pesticide. Not a food ingredient; exposure mainly occurs via occupational or environmental routes. Classified as a probable human carcinogen by the EPA and associated with respiratory and neurological toxicity.
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
Carcinogenic potential, respiratory irritation, neurotoxicity, environmental contaminant, occupational hazard
Benefits
Effective soil fumigant for controlling nematodes in agriculture