Dichloroethylenes
Toxic chlorinated unsaturated hydrocarbons. Include both the 1,1- and 1,2-dichloro isomers. Both isomers are toxic, but 1,1-dichloroethylene is the more potent CNS depressant and hepatotoxin. It is used in the manufacture of thermoplastic polymers.
Year introduced: 1991(1976)
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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.271.367.300, D02.455.526.439.350
MeSH Unique ID: D004000
Entry Terms:
- Vinylidene Chlorides
- Chlorides, Vinylidene
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