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Chemicals in Both Household and Commercial Products
Nikki and Anne Heart, December 17, 2024
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Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PERC) are chemicals found both in household and commercial products.
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is:
- Is created by chemical synthesis
- Does not occur naturally
- A chemical compound
- It is a clear, colorless, non-flammable, volatile liquid
- Chloroform-like
- Pleasant mild smell
- Sweet taste
Trichloroethylene is used in products such as:
- Spot cleaners
- Paint removers
- Degreasing solvents
- Spray adhesives
- Dry cleaning
- Making of refrigerants and hydrofluorocarbons
- Cleaning wipes
- Aerosol cleaning products
- Tool cleaners
- Carpet cleaners
How can you be exposed to Trichloroethylene:
- Air
- Water
- Soil
- Anywhere it is produced
- Inhaling it in
- Drinking it
- Eating it
Exposure to TCE can cause:
- Harmful effects on the nervous system, liver, respiratory system, kidneys, blood, immune system, heart, and body weight
- Kidney cancer
- Possible risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Liver disease
Perchloroethylene (PERC) is:
- Is a man-made chemical
- Non-flammable
- Colorless
- Evaporates in the air
- It can be a liquid or gas
- At room temperature it is a colorless liquid
Perchloroethylene (PERC) commonly used in:
- Dry cleaning
- Manufacturing
- Auto repair shops
Perchloroethylene (PERC) can cause:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Difficulty speaking and walking
- Irritation to skin, lungs, eyes, nose and throat
Long-term exposure to Perchloroethylene (PERC) can cause:
- Damage to your nervous system, vision, liver and kidneys.
- It may also cause certain cancers
EPA to ban and limit TCE and PERC use.
Sources used:
- National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute, Trichloroethylene – Cancer-Causing Substances – NCI, accessed December 13, 2024.
- National Institute of Health, RoC Profile: Trichloroethylene; 15th RoC 2021, accessed December 13, 2024
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry, Trichloroethylene (TCE) | Public Health Statement | ATSDR, accessed December 13, 2024
- NYC Health website, Perchloroethylene (PERC) – NYC Health, accessed December 13, 2024
- Newsday Long Island article, 2 chemicals targets, December 11, 2024, by Lisa I. Colangelo
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