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Carbon Tetrachloride

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Carbon Tetrachloride Definition

A clear, colorless, volatile and very stable chlorinated hydrocarbon. Carbon Tetrachloride is used as a solvent for oils and fats, as a refrigerant and as a dry-cleaning agent. Inhalation of its vapors can depress central nervous system activity and cause degeneration of the liver and kidneys. Carbon Tetrachloride is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05)

Carbon Tetrachloride Synonyms

Carbon Tetrachloride, CARBON TETRACHLORIDE, Carbon Chloride, Carbon Tet, Freon 10, Perchloromethane, Tetrachloromethane

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