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Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Halogenated > Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated > Carbon Tetrachloride

Preferred term

Carbon Tetrachloride  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Tetrachloromethane

Note

  • /tox permitted but consider also CARBON TETRACHLORIDE POISONING

Scope note

  • A solvent for oils, fats, lacquers, varnishes, rubber waxes, and resins, and a starting material in the manufacturing of organic compounds. Poisoning by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption is possible and may be fatal. (Merck Index, 11th ed)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002251

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