1,1-Dichloroethane
California State Fair
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-01-21 | A5A0958-16A | ND |
2015-01-21 | A5A0958-06A | ND |
2015-01-21 | A5A0958-11A | ND |
2015-04-01 | 5810-002-0945 | ND |
2015-04-01 | 5810-003-1003 | ND |
2015-04-01 | 5810-004-1051 | ND |
2015-07-29 | A5F2562-11A | ND |
2015-07-29 | A5F2562-16A | ND |
2015-07-29 | A5F2562-06A | ND |
2018-05-03 | 5810-002-0907 | ND |
2018-05-03 | 5810-003-0936 | ND |
2018-05-03 | 5810-004-1004 | ND |