Tetrachloroethylene
CAS Number
127-18-4Synonym
AI3-01860; Ankilostin; Antisal 1; Antisol 1; Caswell No. 827; Didakene; Ethylene Tetrachloride; NCI-C04580; Nema; PCE; Perchlor; Perchloroethylene; PERC; Perclene; Perklone; Tetracap; Tetrachloroethylene; Tetrachloroethene; Tetraleno; Tetralex; Tetropil; EPA Pesticide Code: 078501
Occurrence/Use
Solvent for organic materials used in dry-cleaning, textile processing, and vapor-degreasing; chemical intermediate. Formerly used in medicine as a hookworm vermifuge.
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 20000 |
|---|---|
| Species: | Human |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Nervous system, respiratory system, eyes |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Nervous system, respiratory system, eyes |
| Severity: | Mild |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 35 |
|---|---|
| Chronic Target Organs: | Alimentary system (liver), kidney |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 1991 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |