National Pollutant Inventory

Substances

1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane: Sources of emissions

Industry sources

The primary sources of 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane emissions are the industries that manufacture it or use it in production. Some of the industries that use it in production are the chemical industry and wood stain and varnish manufacturers . These are emissions to the air unless there is a spill.

Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data

Other possible emitters of 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane (solvent use) are the manufacturers of fabricated metal parts.

Natural sources

1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane does not occur naturally in the environment.

Transport sources

No mobile sources.

Consumer products

Wood stains and varnishes. Information on other consumer products containing 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane is proprietary.

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