1,1,1-Trichloroethane
University of Missouri Columbia
1,1,1-Trichloroethane is a solvent and a degreasing agent used for manufacturing metal products and as ingredient in cleaners and aerosols. Exposure to 1,1,1-trichloroethane can harm the nervous system, liver and circulatory system.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 200 ppb
The legal limit for 1,1,1-trichloroethane, established in 1987, was based on toxicity studies conducted in laboratory animals in the 1970s and 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-15 | AC45675 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC45678 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC45676 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC45674 | ND |
| 2015-07-28 | AC56874 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AD18594 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AD18595 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AD18597 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AD18596 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AD18598 | ND |