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Trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, and perchloroethylene.

Authors
Thundiyil JG
Source
Poisoning and drug overdose, 5th edition. Benowitz NL, Blanc PD, eds. San Francisco, CA: The McGraw-Hill Companies 2006 Sep; :360-362
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
20037312
Abstract
Trichloroethane and trichloroethylene are widely used solvents that are ingredients in many products, including typewriter correction fluid ("white-out"), color film cleaners, insecticides, spot removers, fabric-cleaning solutions, adhesives, and paint removers. They are used extensively in industry as degreasers. Trichloroethane is available in two isomeric forms, 1,1,2- and 1,1,1-, with the latter (also known as methyl chloroform) being the more common. Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) is another related solvent that is used widely in the dry cleaning industry.
Keywords
Tetrachloroethylene; 1,1,1-Trichloroethane; 1,1,2-Trichloroethane; Trichloroethylene; Perchloroethylene
CAS No.
127-18-4; 71-55-6; 79-00-5; 79-01-6
Publication Date
20060901
Document Type
Chapter
Editors
Benowitz NL; Blanc PD
Funding Type
Grant
Fiscal Year
2006
ISBN No.
9780071443333
Identifying No.
Grant-Number-T42-OH-008429
Source Name
Poisoning and drug overdose, 5th edition
State
CA; NJ
Performing Organization
University of California, Berkeley
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
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