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1,2-Dichlorobenzene

CAS Number

95-50-1

Synonym

1,2-DCB; o-DCB; orthodichlorobenzene; o-Dichlorobenzene

Occurrence/Use

Solvent, degreasing agent, insecticide, deodorizing agent; intermediate in production of chemicals, herbicides, and dyes; a byproduct of chlorobenzene production

1,2-Dichlorobenzene

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: 
California Public Health Goals

Water

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: 
Hepatotoxicity (liver)
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 
0.6
Public Health Goal - Download: 
Cancer Risk at PHG: 
n/a
MCL value (mg/L): 
0.6
Cancer Risk at MCL: 
n/a
Last PHG Revision : 
2009
California PHG Comments: