Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Trichloroethylene is a clear, colorless, non-flammable liquid with a sweet smell.
Uses: solvent to remove grease from metal parts, degreaser.
Found in: adhesives, paint removers, typewriter correction fluids, rug cleaning fluids, and spot removers.
Effects: Acute: headaches, lung irritation, dizziness, poor coordination, difficulty concentrating, and central nervous system depression resulting in general anesthesia, unconsciousness or death. Chronic: Breathing it for long periods may cause nerve, kidney, and liver damage, and it is a suspected carcinogen.
