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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene
A group of isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons (C9H12), commonly used as solvents in industrial and cleaning applications. They are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with moderate toxicity potential.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Inhalation toxicity, respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, potential central nervous system effects, eye irritation, environmental toxicity
Benefits
Effective solvent for removing oily and greasy soils