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1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

CAS Number

79-34-5

Synonym

Acetylene tetrachloride; sym-Tetrachloroethane; s-Tetrachloroethane; R-130; TeCA

Occurrence/Use

Solvent, degreaser, refrigerant, extractant; ingredient in paints and pesticides. In the US, presently used only as chemical intermediate in chemical synthesis.

More information about 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: 
Carcinogenicity
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 
0.0001
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Cancer Risk at PHG: 
0.000001
MCL value (mg/L): 
0.001
Cancer Risk at MCL: 
0.00001
Last PHG Revision : 
2003
California PHG Comments: 
Update Date: 
09/26/2003