Tetrachloroethanes
Agent Name
Tetrachloroethanes
CAS Number
25322-20-7
Formula
C2-H2-Cl4
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
TCA; Tetrachloroethane; Ethane, tetrachloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN1702
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet odor like chloroform; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, insecticide, and in paint removers; [CAMEO] Isomers are used to make other chlorinated organic compounds; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] See "1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane" and "1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
13.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 1,000 ppm/4hr
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: