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Dichloroacetic acid

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