trichloroethylene

• Líquido pesado, incolor e altamente tóxico, usado como solvente para limpeza de componentes eletrônicos, em lavagem a seco e como fumigante; a exposição está associada a câncer e danos ao fígado e aos pulmões.

A heavy, colorless, highly toxic liquid used as a solvent for cleaning electronic components, in dry cleaning, and as a fumigant; exposure is associated with cancer and damage to the liver and lungs.

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1. Industrial solventC2formaltechnical

   A heavy, colorless, highly toxic liquid used primarily as a solvent for cleaning electronic components, in dry cleaning, and as a fumigant.

   Solvente industrial

   • Trichloroethylene is commonly used in industrial degreasing processes.
   • Workers must wear protective gear when handling trichloroethylene due to its toxicity.
   • The factory was fined for improper disposal of trichloroethylene waste.

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2. Carcinogenic substanceC2formalmedical

   A chemical compound known to cause cancer, as well as liver and lung damage, upon prolonged exposure.

   Substância cancerígena

   • Studies have linked trichloroethylene exposure to an increased risk of kidney cancer.
   • The use of trichloroethylene has been restricted in many countries due to its health hazards.
   • Long-term inhalation of trichloroethylene can lead to severe liver damage.

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