Carbon Tetrachloride

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** 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)

**Synonyms:** - CARBON TETRACHLORIDE - Carbon Chloride - Carbon Tet - Freon 10 - Perchloromethane - Tetrachloromethane - Tetrachloromethane