Dichloroacetonitrile
Dichloroacetonitrile is a haloacetonitrile, a nitrogen-containing byproduct formed during chlorination and chloramination. It is unregulated but is among the byproducts the NSF/ANSI 53 VOC claim is tested against.
Health Effects
An unregulated nitrogenous byproduct under study for genotoxic effects; it is detected at low concentrations and the EPA has not set a drinking-water limit.
Common Sources
- Byproduct of disinfecting drinking water with chlorine
- Formed when chlorine or chloramine reacts with nitrogen-containing organic matter
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Contaminant Type
Dichloroacetonitrile is classified as a Disinfection Byproducts contaminant.
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