A significant contributor to the atmospheric chlorine budget, this compound, formula CCl4, has been used in industrial applications as a solvent. Its production is now banned as a result of the Montre [..]

A solvent that is volatile and is inhaled to produce a euphoric state similar to a major sedative. See inhalent- inhalent abuse- inhalent dependence- inhalent toxication.

n. a volatile type of solvent which produces sedative-like side effects when inhaled. These behavioral effects include a sense of euphoria, disorientation, and depersonalization. Symptoms persist alon [..]

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane; carbon tet): A nonpolar (ε = 2.2) aprotic solvent of molecular formula CCl4. Formerly of wide use as a laboratory so [..]

Carbon tetrachloride is produced by the high temperature chlorination of propylene or methanes. It is used as a feedstock in the production of CFCs and of chlorine to extract nitrogen trichloride, and [..]

A colorless, nonflammable toxic liquid that was widely used as a solvent in dry-cleaning and in fire extinguishers.  It is listed as a cancer-causing chemical under Proposition 65.

Compound consisting of one carbon atom ad four chlorine atoms, once widely used as a industrial raw material, as a solvent, and in the production of CFCs. Use as a solvent ended when it was discovered [..]

Compound consisting of one carbon atom ad four chlorine atoms, once widely used as a industrial raw material, as a solvent, and in the production of CFCs. Use as a solvent ended when it was discove [..]

liquid used for removing grease and finger prints from negatives.

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 pos [..]

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 pos [..]

CCl4, a compound consisting of a carbon and 4 chlorines that is active in ozone depletion when the compound is broken down and releases chlorine atoms (radicals). Chlorine reacts with the ozone creati [..]

Colorless nonflammable and very toxic liquid used as a solvent. It should never be allowed to touch skin and fumes must not be inhaled.

A colorless, nonflammable toxic liquid that was widely used as a solvent in dry-cleaning and in fire extinguishers. It is listed as a cancer-causing chemical under Proposition 65.