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Disinfectant by-product
Dichloroacetic acid
A synthetic chemical primarily used in industrial and laboratory applications; not approved as a food ingredient or additive. Known for its potential to interfere with metabolic enzymes and induce toxic effects at certain doses.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Nov 29, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.0002 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, liver damage, metabolic disruption, environmental pollutant
Benefits
None