Chemicals Involved

Overview of Chemicals Involved

Tests from routine water sampling helped to identify that the chemicals trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contaminated some drinking water sources at Camp Lejeune. TCE and PCE are colorless, manufactured chemicals. TCE is a solvent used for cleaning metal parts. PCE is used for dry cleaning and metal degreasing.

FAQs

Chemicals at Camp Lejeune (FAQs)
Commonly asked questions and answers about the chemicals found at Camp Lejeune.

Tetrachloroetehylene (PCE or PERC) and Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Reported Health Effects Linked with Tetrachloroethylene (PCE or PERC) and Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Summary of the reported health problems linked with PCE exposure in children, adults, and animals.

PCE ToxFAQs
This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about PCE.

PCE Toxicological Profile
Provides in-depth information on PCE.

TCE ToxFAQs
This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about TCE.

TCE Toxicological Profile
Provides in-depth information on TCE.

TCE Case Studies in Environmental Medicine
The Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) are a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients.

Additional Resources

Chemical Safety Information from NIOSH
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health offers chemical guides and other resources.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Information (OPPT) from EPA
EPA's OPPT offers information to citizens and researchers.

Toxic Substances Information from OSHA
OSHA provides industry standards, training materials, much more.