[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”4383″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Trichloroacetic Acid Acetic Acid?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Also known as trichloroethanoic acid, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a colorless, crystalline solid with chemical formula C2HCI3O2 prepared by the reaction of chlorine with acetic acid or through the oxidation of trichloroacetaldehyde. TCA is water-soluble, absorbs moisture from the air, and corrosive to metals and tissue, and has a slight to pungent odor. On prolonged contact, TCA is corrosive to the skin.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Role of Trichloroacetic Acid?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]TCA is a monocarboxylic acid used in biochemistry, in cosmetic treatments, and as a herbicide. It plays an essential role as a mouse metabolite in biochemistry.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Is Trichloroacetic Acid Dangerous?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Prolonged exposure or consumption of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) in drinking water will increase the risk of getting cancer. Intake of higher levels of TCA during pregnancy may cause various health problems, especially to the developing child. Exposure to the water pollutant, either short or long term, will cause severe irritations to the skin.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Do You Remove Trichloroacetic Acid in Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The easiest way to remove trichloroacetic acid to below the MCL in drinking water is through Reverse Osmosis (RO) and activated carbon. A certified water filter system with activated carbon can remove TCA and other chemical contaminants from the drinking water. With a reliable whole house water filter system, you can get rid of the water pollutant, so it doesn’t get into your glasses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_widget_sidebar title=”List of Contaminants” sidebar_id=”cs-1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]