Tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene or under the systematic name tetrachloroethene, and abbreviations such as perc (or PERC), and PCE, is a chlorocarbon with the formula Cl2C=CCl2. It is a non-flammable, stable, colorless and heavy liquid widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics. It also has its uses as an effective automotive brake cleaner. It has a mildly sweet, sharp odor, detectable by most people at a concentration of 50 ppm.
Tetrachloroethylene is regarded as a toxic substance, a human health hazard, and an environmental hazard. In 2020, the United States Environmental Protection Agency stated that "tetrachloroethylene exposure may harm the nervous system, liver, kidneys, and reproductive system, and may be harmful to unborn children", and reported that numerous toxicology agencies regard it as a carcinogen.
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nephrotoxic agent
A role played by any chemical compound (natural or synthetic) exhibiting itself through the ability to induce damage to the kidneys.
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1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethylene
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UM-BBD
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ethylene tetrachloride
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ChemIDplus
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PCE
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KEGG COMPOUND
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PERC
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NIST Chemistry WebBook
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Perchloroethylene
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KEGG COMPOUND
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perchloroéthylène
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ChEBI
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PERK
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ChemIDplus
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Tetrachloräthen
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ChEBI
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tetrachlorethylene
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ChemIDplus
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Tetrachloroethene
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KEGG COMPOUND
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tetrachloroethene
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UniProt
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tétrachloroéthylène
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ChEBI
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tetrachloroethylene
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ChemIDplus
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101142
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Gmelin Registry Number
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Gmelin
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127-18-4
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CAS Registry Number
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ChemIDplus
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127-18-4
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CAS Registry Number
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NIST Chemistry WebBook
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1304635
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Reaxys Registry Number
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Reaxys
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