Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a man-made colorless industrial solvent. TCE is often found at military bases as it is used as metal degreaser for heavy machinery. TCE is recognized as a human carcinogen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Human Health Services (HHS), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and …read more here
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Vinyl Chloride Found in Camp Lejeune Water Supply
Vinyl Chloride is a colorless flammable gas. Under high pressure or low temperatures, vinyl chloride can be found in a liquid form. This VOC burns easily and has a mild, sweet odor. Vinyl chloride is a manufactured chemical that is not naturally found in the environment. Most of the vinyl chloride produced in the US …read more here
Benzene Found in Camp Lejeune Water Supply
Benzene (cyclohexatriene) is a VOC that was found in the Camp Lejeune water supply. Benzene is a naturally occurring chemical and can be manufactured by human activity. This VOC is colorless or appears as a light yellow liquid at room temperature. It smells sweet and is highly flammable. It is naturally found in crude oil, …read more here