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1,1-Dichloroethane

A chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent mainly used industrially as a chemical intermediate and in adhesives. Not a food ingredient and not intended for consumption.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 6, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines

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Health guideline
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Risks

Toxic if inhaled or ingested, possible carcinogen, central nervous system depression, respiratory irritation, environmental pollutant

Benefits

None

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