Other names
Trethylene, Triclene, Trimar, Trilene, Acetylene Trichloride, Tri, TCE
CAS Number
79-01-6
Properties
- colourless liquid
- smells like chloroform
Main sources
- industry and commerce: degreasing of metal parts
- chemical industry: intermediate product in chemical production, solvent for paints and inks, dry cleaning, adhesive production
Thresholds for the reporting requirement of facilities in accordance with Annex 2 PRTRO
(Ordinance on the Register relating to Pollutant Release and the Transfer of Waste and of Pollutants in Waste Water)
- Air 2,000 kg/year
- Water -
- Soil -
Impacts
- carcinogenic
- toxic (central nervous system, anaesthetic effect)
- toxic to aquatic organisms
- pollutant affecting soil and groundwater
