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Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Halogenated > Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated > Trichloroethanes

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Trichloroethanes  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

  • Chlorinated ethanes which are used extensively as industrial solvents. They have been utilized in numerous home-use products including spot remover preparations and inhalant decongestant sprays. These compounds cause central nervous system and cardiovascular depression and are hepatotoxic. Include 1,1,1- and 1,1,2-isomers.

History note

  • 91(77); was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1977-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014240

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