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(TCE) C2HCl3, this is
an industrial solvent used primarily for vapor degreasing and cold
cleaning. It is an extraction solvent for greases, oils, fats, waxes, and
tars, and is used by the textile processing industry to sour cotton, wool,
and other fabrics. Exposure to moderate amounts of trichloroethylene may
cause various health effects such as headaches, vertigo, visual
disturbance, tremors, and dizziness. Death may occur from inhalation of
large amounts. People located near or downwind of sites where TCE may be
in operation might be exposed to higher levels. It is a carcinogen.
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