Chlorinated ethanes which are used extensively as industrial solvents. They have been utilized in numerous home-use products including spot remover preparations and inhalant decongestant sprays. These compounds cause central nervous system and cardiovascular depression and are hepatotoxic. Include 1,1,1- and 1,1,2-isomers.
Previous Indexing
Ethane (1974-1975)
Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated (1974-1976)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1977-90
History Note
91(77); was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1977-90
Chlorinated ethanes which are used extensively as industrial solvents. They have been utilized in numerous home-use products including spot remover preparations and inhalant decongestant sprays. These compounds cause central nervous system and cardiovascular depression and are hepatotoxic. Include 1,1,1- and 1,1,2-isomers.