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Trichloroethanes

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Definition: 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.     
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
1,1-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethane  0   *Trichloroethanes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2007 Apr 28;(16):1653-5
scotchguard  0   *Fluorocarbons *Trichloroethanes Drug Combinations. Ann Allergy 1993 Oct;71(4):358-61
1,1,2-trichloroethane  79-00-5 ethane, 1,1,2-trichloro  *Trichloroethanes. IARC Monogr Eval Carcinog Risk Chem Hum 1979;20:533
1,1,1-trichloroethane  71-55-6 ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro  *Trichloroethanes Solvents. IARC Monogr Eval Carcinog Risk Chem Hum 1979;20:515

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