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W C Holton

    Environmental Health Perspectives
    |August 29, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary

    Trichloroethylene (TCE) is an industrial solvent contaminating groundwater for extended periods. While human carcinogenicity is unproven, TCE exposure increases cancer incidence in rodents.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Toxicology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a widely used industrial solvent.
    • Groundwater contamination by TCE is a persistent environmental issue.
    • TCE degrades rapidly in surface water but persists in groundwater.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the environmental persistence and toxicological profile of Trichloroethylene (TCE).
    • To assess the risks associated with TCE groundwater contamination.
    • To review the evidence for TCE carcinogenicity.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of TCE environmental fate.
    • Analysis of toxicological studies on TCE exposure in animal models.
    • Examination of epidemiological data on human TCE exposure.

    Main Results:

    • TCE groundwater contamination can persist for months to years.
    • Studies in rats and mice show increased liver and lung cancer incidence following TCE exposure.
    • Conclusive evidence linking TCE exposure to cancer in humans is currently lacking.

    Conclusions:

    • Trichloroethylene (TCE) poses a significant long-term risk to groundwater quality.
    • The carcinogenic potential of TCE in animal models warrants further investigation into human health effects.
    • Continued monitoring and remediation strategies for TCE are crucial for environmental protection.

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