1,1,2 Trichloroethane
Synthetic volatile organic compound (VOC) employed primarily in producing vinylidene chloride, and is also used as a solvent
Health Guideline Level (HGL)
0.275 ppb
Maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest science
Health Effects
Drinking water standards for 1,1,2-trichloroethane in drinking water are based on potential immune system, liver, or kidney toxicity. Additional health protective benchmarks are based on potential blood system toxicity and an increased risk of cancer. The EPA classifies it as a possible human carcinogen.
Affected Organs & Systems:
Common Sources
- Not naturally occurring, so its detection in the environment and source water is the result of human activity
- Sources include release from hazardous waste sites and industrial manufacturers that produce and use it, as well as the degradation of other industrial chemicals (including 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane)
How to Remove It
Water filters certified under the following NSF standards are effective at removing 1,1,2 Trichloroethane:
Health Guideline Level
The HGL represents the maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest scientific research. It's often more protective than federal legal limits.
Contaminant Type
1,1,2 Trichloroethane is classified as a VOCs contaminant.
This contaminant primarily affects the kidneys, immune-system, and other systems.
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