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pentachloroethane

May 23 2023

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What is pentachloroethane? Pentachloroethane is an organochloride compound with the chemical formula C2Cl5H. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. It is used as a solvent, a pesticide, and a fire retardant.

What is pentachloroethane?

Pentachloroethane is an organochloride compound with the chemical formula C2Cl5H. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. It is used as a solvent, a pesticide, and a fire retardant.

Where is pentachloroethane used?

Pentachloroethane is used as a solvent in the production of other chemicals, as a degreasing agent, and as a fumigant. It is also used in the production of some pesticides.

How is pentachloroethane used in the food industry?

Pentachloroethane is not used in the food industry.

Benefit for pentachloroethane health?

Pentachloroethane does not have any known benefits for health.

What are the dangers of pentachloroethane?

Pentachloroethane is a toxic chemical that can cause serious health effects if it is inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. Long-term exposure to pentachloroethane can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system. It can also cause reproductive and developmental problems.

How is pentachloroethane regulated across the world?

Pentachloroethane is regulated across the world by the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, which is an international treaty that aims to reduce and eliminate the production and use of persistent organic pollutants. The treaty requires countries to take measures to reduce and eliminate the production and use of pentachloroethane, and to report on their progress in doing so.

Tags: Restricted substances, Halogenated