Dibromochloropropane
Volatile organic compound (VOC) that was once used as a soil fumigant and nematicide (worm-killer) on over 40 crops in the United States. The EPA cancelled its application as an agricultural pesticide in 1989, and it is currently used in small quantities as an intermediate to synthesize other organic chemicals. DBCP is readily volatile, thus all routes of exposure (ingestion, inhalation and dermal) are relevant if one is exposed via drinking water. It has been detected in the ambient environment, including groundwater and drinking water.
EPA MCLG Level
0 ppb
Maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest science
Health Effects
Drinking water standards for DBCP are based on potential male reproductive toxicity and an increased risk of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies DBCP as a possible human carcinogen.
Affected Organs & Systems:
Common Sources
- Exists in the environment due to its prior use in the agricultural industry
- Additional sources of DBCP contamination include prior improper storage and chemical spills
How to Remove It
Water filters certified under the following NSF standards are effective at removing Dibromochloropropane:
EPA MCLG Level
The EPA MCLG 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
Dibromochloropropane is classified as a VOCs contaminant.
This contaminant primarily affects the reproductive-m, carcinogens.
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