Medical Surveillance

Trichlorobenzene Surveillance

Trichlorobenzene is broadly used as a degreaser, a dry-cleaning agent and a propellant because of its stable properties. Chronic exposure can put people at risk for memory loss and impairment of the central nervous system.

How is the test performed?

Blood test

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When will I get my results?

Results are provided to the occupational health physician or occupational health nurse. Most results are reported within 7-10 business days of sample collection.

About Trichlorobenzene Surveillance

Substance overview

The solvent trichlorobenzene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent in wide-spread use because of its low explosion risk and relative safety compared to other solvents in the same class. It is used as a degreaser, a dry-cleaning agent and a propellant.

What is Trichlorobenzene and how is it used?

The major uses of trichlorobenzene are in dry cleaning industries, construction/soil remediation, and metal degreasing.

Actual hazard of overexposure

Symptoms of acute exposure include dizziness, incoordination, and drowsiness. It has been subject to a carcinogenesis bioassay by NCI and found not to be carcinogenic. However, chronic, low-level exposure to trichlorobenzene has been found to cause decreased memory and impairment of the central nervous system.

Who is at risk for exposure

Trichlorobenzene may affect the health of workers if it’s in a form that may be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. Occupations such as dry cleaners, construction/soil remediation workers, automotive and other metal working industries are susceptible to danger from exposure to trichlorobenzene.

Clinical tests available to monitor

Blood test.