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

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California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	08/13/2009
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.6
Health Risk Category:	Hepatotoxicity (liver)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.6
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	08130912dmemo.pdf
California PHG Comments:	Value established in 1997; reviewed in 2009 without change. OEHHA 2009. Memorandum: Update of Public Health Goal - 1,2-Dichlorobenzene OEHHA 1997. Public Health Goal for 1,2-Dichlorobenzene