Definition of "trichloroethane" []

• Either of two colorless, nonflammable, isomeric compounds, C2H3Cl3, having a sweet odor, used as solvents for adhesives, pesticides, and lubricants, and in industrial cleaning solutions. (noun)

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• "Chlorinated hydrocarbons include compounds such as chloroform, carbon tetrachloride and 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCE). 1,1,1-trichloroethane is one of the least toxic of the chlorinated hydrocarbons."
• "(Table 2) Halogenated hydrocarbons, such as the solvent trichloroethane and methylene chloride, can produce liver and renal toxicity following chronic exposure, as well as central nervous system (CNS) effects with acute exposure."
• "I predict that learning more about low-dose effects of ubiquitous chemicals (perchlorate, MTBE, trichloroethane, perfluorochemicals -- all of which have been found in municipal water supplies) will give even committed tap-water drinkers pause."