| Agent Name | CHLORINATED SOLVENTS |
|---|---|
| Alternative Name | CLASS |
| Major Category | Solvents |
| Synonyms | CLASSES |
| Category | Chlorinated Aliphatics |
| Sources/Uses | Trichloroethylene as a vapor degreaser has been replaced by 1,1,1-trichloroethane and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs are being phased out because of their ozone-depleting properties. Perchloroethylene has replaced mineral spirits and carbon tetrachloride in dry cleaning facilities. Methylene chloride is used for paint stripping and extraction, chloroform for spot cleaning and extraction, and carbon tetrachloride for organic synthesis. [LaDou, p. 510] In a 1996 survey, chlorinated solvents were commonly used. By 2004, use was substantially reduced and none of them were in the top five degreasing solvents. [Reference #1] |
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| Adverse Effects | |
| Nephrotoxin | Yes |
| Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
| Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Agent Name
CHLORINATED SOLVENTS
Alternative Name
CLASS
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
CLASSES
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Sources/Uses
Trichloroethylene as a vapor degreaser has been replaced by 1,1,1-trichloroethane and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs are being phased out because of their ozone-depleting properties. Perchloroethylene has replaced mineral spirits and carbon tetrachloride in dry cleaning facilities. Methylene chloride is used for paint stripping and extraction, chloroform for spot cleaning and extraction, and carbon tetrachloride for organic synthesis. [LaDou, p. 510] In a 1996 survey, chlorinated solvents were commonly used. By 2004, use was substantially reduced and none of them were in the top five degreasing solvents. [Reference #1]
Adverse Effects
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Neurotoxin
CNS Solvent Syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: