Organic Chemical
carbon tetrachloride
car·bon tet·ra·chlo·ride
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A clear, colorless, volatile and very stable chlorinated hydrocarbon. Carbon Tetrachloride is used as a solvent for oils and fats, as a refrigerant and as a dry-cleaning agent. Inhalation of its vapors can depress central nervous system activity and cause degeneration of the liver and kidneys. Carbon Tetrachloride is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A solvent for oils, fats, lacquers, varnishes, rubber waxes, and resins, and a starting material in the manufacturing of organic compounds. Poisoning by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption is possible and may be fatal. (Merck Index, 11th ed)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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CCl4; used as a solvent and starting material in the manufacturing of organic compounds; poisoning by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption is possible and may be fatal.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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