• Potential health effects of TCE depend on how much and for how long a person is exposed.
  • Factors other than TCE can cause or contribute to the symptoms listed below
  • Health factors such as preexisting conditions, prior exposures and health history may influence symptoms
Contact Symptoms Contact with TCE for short periods may cause: Redness Rashes Scaling Blistering Physical Symptoms Drinking large amounts of TCE may cause: Headaches Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea Liver damage Low blood preassure Impaired heart functions Dizziness/loss of coordination Drinking small amounts of TCE for long periods may cause: Liver and kidney damage Impaired immune function Impaired fetal development Mental Symptoms Drinking TCE for long periods may affect: Mood Memory Attention Reaction time Vision Other Symptoms Some studies indicate TCE may cause or contribute to: Certain kinds of cancer Non-Hodgkins lymphoma Reduced sperm health Heart defects in babies exposed in early pregnancy Lower birth weight and impaired immune function in babies exposed in pregnancy