tetrachloroethene

tetrachloroethene is commonly used as a dry cleaning solvent.

occupational exposure to tetrachloroethene can cause neurological damage.

tetrachloroethene is classified as a probable human carcinogen.

groundwater contamination from tetrachloroethene is a serious environmental concern.

many dry cleaners have switched from tetrachloroethene to safer alternatives.

tetrachloroethene can accumulate in fatty tissues of the human body.

inhalation of tetrachloroethene vapors can cause dizziness and headaches.

industrial facilities often use tetrachloroethene as a degreasing agent.

long-term exposure to tetrachloroethene increases the risk of kidney cancer.

regulations have limited the use of tetrachloroethene in many countries.

tetrachloroethene contamination can persist in soil for decades.

workers in dry cleaning shops face higher risks from tetrachloroethene exposure.