Trichloroethane, all isomers

Agent Name
Trichloroethane, all isomers
CAS Number
25323-89-1
Formula
C2-H3-Cl3
Major Category
Solvents
Trichloroethane, all isomers formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Trichloroethane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet odor like chloroform; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
1,1,1-trichloroethane: Used for vapor degreasing; for cleaning electrical equipment, motors, electronic components and instruments, missile hardware, paint masks, photographic film, printed circuit boards, and various metal and certain plastics components during manufacture; 1,1,2-trichloroethane: Used as intermediate for vinylidine chloride; as a solvent and component of adhesives; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye, nose, and throat irritant; Can cause CNS depression; [HSDB] See "1,1,1-Trichloroethane" and "1,1,2-Trichloroethane."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
Odor threshold = 100 ppm; [HSDB]

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: