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The air pathway is the most common route of exposure to TCE, and the route that most commonly leads to illness. Exposure scenarios include inhalation of contaminated air:
- because of vapors formed during bathing and laundering from using contaminated water at home,
- due to accidental spills, and use of products in small, enclosed spaces,
- due to deliberate abuse because TCE inhalation can cause euphoria,
- during work in the same space as others working with TCE,
- during work with TCE,
- in areas where TCE is released to air and water by evaporation or fugitive emissions from industrial and from landfills, and
- on worker’s skin and clothing.
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