Xylenes

Xylenes, we filter that.

XYLENES are chemical solvents used in industrial and consumer products, such as cleaning agents and paint thinners. Xylenes are known to cause nervous system damage and may harm developing fetuses. Xylenes are clear liquids with generally a very sweet odor and it most likely entered your drinking water by contamination from industrial discharge. The greatest use of xylenes is as a chemical solvent which is much safer than benzene. Other uses include: in gasoline as part of the BTX component (benzene-toluene-xylene); Xylene mixtures are used to make phthalate plasticizers, polyester fiber, film and fabricated items.

Filter Removal Rates

Pure Filter: >99.4%

Nano Filter: We have not tested for this contaminant yet.*

Everyday Filter: We have not tested for this contaminant yet.*

Outdoor Filter: We have not tested for this contaminant yet.*

Smart Shield: >99%

Fridge Filter: >99.8%

*Why have we not tested for this? Read on here to find out.