Trichlorobenzenes (C6H3Cl3)

Other names

TCB

CAS Number

12002-48-1

Properties

  • element group: varying position of the three chlorine atoms in the benzene ring
  • colourless liquid

Main sources

  • industry and commerce: solvents and degreasing agents
  • chemical industry: primary and intermediate product in chemical production (e.g. dyes)

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               10 kg/year
  • Water           -
  • Soil               -

Impacts

  • harmful to health
  • very toxic to aquatic organisms (fish poison)

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