Trichloroethylene: An Update on an Environmental Contaminant ...
The halogenated solvent trichloroethylene (TCE) has had many uses in medicine, construction, consumer products, and the military. Many of these uses have been discontinued or restricted due to …
Trichloroethylene (TCE) | ToxFAQs™ | ATSDR
Trichloroethylene is used as a solvent for cleaning metal parts. Exposure to very high concentrations of trichloroethylene can cause dizziness headaches, sleepiness, incoordination, confusion, nausea, …
Trichloroethylene (TCE) | Toxicological Profile | ATSDR
The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for the hazardous substance described here. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and …
Trichloroethylene: toxicological overview - GOV.UK
Dec 11, 2024 · Chronic exposure to trichloroethylene can cause neurological, liver and kidney damage. Adverse effects on fertility have been reported in men occupationally exposed. Trichloroethylene is...
EPA Finds Trichloroethylene Poses an Unreasonable Risk to ...
Jan 9, 2023 · In the revised risk determination based on the 2020 risk evaluation, EPA found that TCE presents unreasonable risk to the health of workers, occupational non-users (workers nearby but not …
Trichloroethylene - Cancer-Causing Substances - NCI
Dec 9, 2024 · Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a chemical used to make refrigerants and as a metal degreaser. It may be found in contaminated soil or water near military bases and in some …
Trichloroethylene exposure, multi-organ injury, and potential ...
Oct 10, 2024 · Numerous studies have shown that TCE exposure may cause damage to multiple organ systems, mainly the skin, liver, kidney, and circulatory system. The mechanisms leading to TCE …