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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent used industrially; not approved for food use and classified as a toxic chemical with potential carcinogenicity.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 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, carcinogenic potential, liver damage, respiratory irritation, environmental pollutant
Benefits
None