What is 1,1,1-Trichloroethane?
CAS#: 000071-55-6
1,1,1-Trichloroethane is a synthetic chemical that does not
occur naturally in the environment. It also is known as methylchloroform,
methyltrichloromethane, trichloromethylmethane, and α−trichloromethane.
Its registered trade names are chloroethene NU® and Aerothene
TT®.
No 1,1,1-trichloroethane is supposed to be manufactured for
domestic use in the United States after January 1, 2002 because
it affects the ozone layer. 1,1,1-Trichloroethane had many industrial
and household uses, including use as a solvent to dissolve other
substances, such as glues and paints; to remove oil or grease
from manufactured metal parts; and as an ingredient of household
products such as spot cleaners, glues, and aerosol sprays.
Related Resources for 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
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CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substance
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frequency, toxicity, and potential for human exposure at
National Priorities List (NPL) sites.
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Interaction Profile
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effects information for mixtures of hazardous substances.
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Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical
Exposures
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and other emergency healthcare professionals who manage
acute exposures resulting from chemical
incidents.
- Minimal Risk Levels (MRL)
The MRL is an estimate of the daily human exposure to a hazardous substance that is likely to be without appreciable risk of adverse, non-cancer health effects over a specified duration of exposure. The information in this MRL serves as a screening tool to help public health professionals decide where to look more closely to evaluate possible risk of adverse health effects from human exposure.
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National Exposure Registry (NER)
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Public Health Statement
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of its respective ATSDR Toxicological Profile.
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ToxFAQ
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about a contaminant and its health effects.
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Toxicological Profile
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effects information for a hazardous substance.
