Trichloroethylene

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic, light sensitive, volatile, colorless, liquid that is miscible with many non-polar organic solvents. Trichloroethylene is used mainly as a degreaser for metal parts. Upon combustion, it produces irritants and toxic gases. Occupational exposure to trichloroethylene is associated with excess incidences of liver cancer, kidney cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - 1,1-Dichloro-2-chloroethylene - Ethinyl Trichloride - Ethylene Trichloride - TRICHLOROETHYLENE - Trichloroethene