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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
1,2-Dichloroethane
Chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent used in some industrial cleaning products. Classified as a probable human carcinogen with significant toxicity concerns.
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
Skin irritation, eye irritation, central nervous system toxicity, carcinogenicity, liver toxicity, respiratory irritation, potential mutagenicity
Benefits
Effective solvent for stubborn grease and oils