Volatiles

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1,1-Dichloroethane

1,1-Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethane does not occur naturally in the environment. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for 1,1-Dichloroethane in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: 1,1-Dichloroethane What it is and Where it Comes From: 1,1-Dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride) is a chlorinated hydrocarbon. It is a …

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Acetone

ACETONE Acetone can be found in paints, lacquers, solvents, varnishes, cleaners, and plastics. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for acetone in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Acetone What it is and Where it Comes From: Acetone, or propanone, is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CO. It is …

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Acetonitrile

ACETONITRILE Acetonitriles are produced during water chlorination from naturally occurring substances like algae. Safe Home offers a couple kits that provide drinking water testing for acetonitrile in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Metals Parameter Name: Acetonitrile What it is and Where it Comes From: Acetonitrile, often abbreviated MeCN (methyl cyanide), is the chemical compound with …

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Acrolein (Propenal)

ACROLEIN (PROPENAL) Acrolein may be formed from the breakdown of certain pollutants found in outdoor air. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for acrolein (propenal) in water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Acrolein (Propenal) What it is and Where it Comes From: Acrolein, stabilized is a colorless …

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Benzene

BENZENE Benzene is highly flammable and is also produced naturally from volcanoes and forest fires. Safe Home offers a couple kits that provide drinking water testing for benzene in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Benzene What it is and Where it Comes From: Benzene is a clear, colorless, highly …

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Bromochloromethane

BROMOCHLOROMETHANE Bromodichloromethane is formed as a byproduct when chlorine chemicals are added to drinking water to kill bacteria. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for bromochloromethane in water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Bromochloromethane What it is and Where it Comes From: Bromochloromethane is a clear colorless liquid …

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o-Xylene

o-Xylene o-Xylene is a colorless slightly oily flammable liquid. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for o-Xylene in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name:o-Xylene What it is and Where it Comes From: o-Xylene (ortho-xylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H4(CH3)2. with two …

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m-Xylene

m-Xylene m-Xylene is released into the atmosphere as fugitive emissions from industrial sources. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for m-Xylene in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name:p-m-Xylene What it is and Where it Comes From: m-Xylene (meta-xylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is …

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p-Xylene

p-Xylene p-Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for p-Xylene in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name:p-Xylene What it is and Where it Comes From: p-Xylene (para-xylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is one of the three isomers of dimethylbenzene …

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