Tetrachloroethane

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

Formula or abbreviation	C₂H₂Cl₄
CAS Number	79-34-5
Main sources	Industry and commerce
Uses	Primary and intermediary product in the chemical industry (in the manufacture of other chlorinated hydrocarbons), paint stripping, in the manufacture of films and printed circuit boards, solvents, especially for paints and dyes. Use greatly restricted due to its high toxicity
Properties	Colourless liquid, smells like chloroform
Impacts	Very toxic, suspected carcinogenic action, toxic to aquatic organisms
Notes	Other names: acetylene tetrachloride, 1,1,2,2-TCA. R-130 Often as contaminant in other chlorinated hydrocarbons