Carbon Tetrachloride

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.526.439.150

**Synonyms:** - Tetrachloromethane