1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane: Health effects
Description
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane may cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose and throat. It is a Central Nervous System depressant. In high concentrations, in air, with closed or poorly ventilated areas, single exposures to 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane may cause central nervous system effects leading to dizziness, headache, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, difficulty in speaking or walking, and possibly unconsciousness, coma and death. Similar compounds have caused adverse liver and kidney effects, from high exposures or from long term exposures. 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane may also cause liver and kidney problems from high or long-term exposures. It will also defat the skin causing irritation and dryness.
Entering the body
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane can enter the body when a person breathes air containing it, or when a person drinks water that has been contaminated with the compound. It can pass through the skin.
Exposure
Workers in the industries that use or produce 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane are at risk of exposure. Consumers can be exposed to 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane by exposure to air from production and processing facilities using 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane.
Health guidelines
No national guidelines.
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