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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon used historically as a solvent and chemical intermediate; recognized as a probable human carcinogen by multiple health agencies; not approved for food use.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 1, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 7e-7 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, environmental persistence, contamination risk in water and soil
Benefits
None