The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances

Ethylene, tetrachloro -

RTECS #: KX3850000

CAS #: 127-18-4

UPDATE: May 2005 MW: 165.82 MF: C2Cl4


NOTE:

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
  1. SYNONYMS:
  2. SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION DATA:
  3. MUTATION DATA:
  4. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA:
  5. TUMORIGENIC DATA:
  6. ACUTE TOXICITY DATA:
  7. OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE DATA:
  8. REVIEWS:
  9. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS:
  10. NIOSH DOCUMENTATION AND SURVEILLANCE:
  11. STATUS IN FEDERAL AGENCIES:
  12. REFERENCES:

SYNONYMS:

  1. 1,1,2,2 - Tetrachloroethylene
  2. Ankilostin
  3. Antisol 1
  4. Carbon bichloride
  5. Carbon dichloride
  6. Czterochloroetylen (Polish)
  7. Didakene
  8. Dilatin PT
  9. Dow - per
  10. ENT 1,860
  11. Ethene, tetrachloro -
  12. Ethylene tetrachloride
  13. Ethylenetetrachloride
  14. Fedal - UN
  15. NCI - C04580
  16. PER
  17. PERK
  18. Per
  19. Perawin
  20. Perc
  21. Perchloorethyleen, per (Dutch)
  22. Perchlor
  23. Perchloraethylen, per (German)
  24. Perchlorethylene
  25. Perchloroethylene
  1. Perchloroethylene (ACGIH:OSHA)
  2. Perclene
  3. Perclene D
  4. Percloroetilene (Italian)
  5. Percosolve
  6. Perk
  7. Perklone
  8. Persec
  9. RCRA waste number U210
  10. Tetlen
  11. Tetracap
  12. Tetrachlooretheen (Dutch)
  13. Tetrachloraethen (German)
  14. Tetrachlorethylene
  15. Tetrachloroethene
  16. Tetrachloroethylene
  17. Tetrachloroethylene (DOT:OSHA)
  18. Tetrachloroethylene (IUPAC)
  19. Tetracloroetene (Italian)
  20. Tetraleno
  21. Tetralex
  22. Tetravec
  23. Tetroguer
  24. Tetropil


SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION DATA AND REFERENCES:

ROUTE/
ORGANISM 		DOSE
EFFECT

 REFERENCE
eye
rabbit 		162 mg mild EJTXAZ 9,171,1976
eye
rabbit 		500 mg/24 hour mild 85JCAE -,108,1986
skin
rabbit 		810 mg/24 hour severe EJTXAZ 9,171,1976
skin
rabbit 		500 mg/24 hour mild 85JCAE -,108,1986


MUTATION DATA AND REFERENCES:

SYSTEM TEST ROUTE/
ORGANISM/
TISSUE 		DOSE REFERENCE
cytogenetic analysis inhalation
rat 		500 ppm NTIS** PB82-185075
DNA damage unreported route
human 		2.4 ppm/1 year MUREAV 539,9,2003
DNA damage intraperitoneal
mouse 		4 mmol/kg TOLED5 31,31,1986
unscheduled DNA synthesis human lung 100 mg/L NTIS** PB82-185075
host-mediated assay mouse
Salmonella typhimurium 		100 ppm NTIS** PB82-185075
mutation in microorganisms Salmonella typhimurium 50 µL/plate (+enzymatic activation step) NIOSH* 5AUG1977
morphological transform rat embryo 97 µmol/L ITCSAF 14,290,1978
other mutation test systems oral
mouse 		1 gm/kg MUREAV 343,157,1995
sex chromosome loss and nondisjunction hamster lung 190 µmol/L MUREAV 182,135,1987
sperm morphology inhalation
mouse 		500 ppm NTIS** PB82-185075


REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA AND REFERENCES:

ROUTE/
ORGANISM 		DOSE
EFFECT

 REFERENCE
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 300 ppm/7 hour (6-15 day pregnant) Reproductive: Effects on embryo or fetus: Fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)

Reproductive: Specific developmental abnormalities: Musculoskeletal system

Reproductive: Specific developmental abnormalities: Homeostasis 		TXAPA9 32,84,1975
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 500 ppm/7 hour (5 day male) Reproductive: Paternal effects: Spermatogenesis (including genetic material, sperm morphology, motility, and count) NTIS** PB82-185075
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,000 ppm/24 hour (14 day prior to copulation/1-22 day pregnant) Reproductive: Specific developmental abnormalities: Musculoskeletal system APTOD9 19,A21,1980
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,000 ppm/24 hour (1-22 day pregnant) Reproductive: Effects on embryo or fetus: Fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) APTOD9 19,A21,1980
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 900 ppm/7 hour (7-13 day pregnant) Reproductive: Effects on newborn: Live birth index (Litter size (e.g., # fetuses per litter; measured after birth)

Reproductive: Effects on newborn: Biochemical and metabolic

Reproductive: Effects on newborn: Behavioral 		TJADAB 19,41A,1979
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 300 ppm/7 hour (6-15 day pregnant) Reproductive: Effects on fertility: Post- implantation mortality (e.g., dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) TXAPA9 32,84,1975
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,000 ppm/6 hour (multigeneration) Reproductive: Effects on newborn: Live birth index (Litter size (e.g., # fetuses per litter; measured after birth)

Reproductive: Effects on newborn: Viability index (e.g., # alive at day 4 per # born alive)

Reproductive: Effects on newborn: Growth statistics (e.g., reduced weight gain) 		NTIS** OTS0557702


TUMORIGENIC DATA AND REFERENCES:

ROUTE/
ORGANISM 		DOSE
EFFECT

 REFERENCE
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 100 ppm/6 hour/2 year- intermittent Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria

Liver: Tumors 		NTPTR* NTP-TR-311,1986
inhalation
mouse 		toxic concentration (other than lowest) : 100 ppm/6 hour/2 year- intermittent Tumorigenic: Neoplastic by RTECS criteria

Liver: Tumors 		TOLED5 31(Suppl),16,1986
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 6,180 mg/kg/103 week- intermittent Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria

Liver: Tumors 		NTIS** PB87-147054/AS
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 2,100 mg/m3/6 hour/78 week- intermittent Tumorigenic: Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria VCVGH* -,459,1990
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 200 ppm/6 hour/2 year- intermittent Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria

Blood: Leukemia

Reproductive: Tumorigenic effects: Testicular tumors 		NTPTR* NTP-TR-311,1986
inhalation
rat 		toxic concentration (other than lowest) : 200 ppm/6 hour/2 year- intermittent Tumorigenic: Neoplastic by RTECS criteria

Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Kidney tumors

Blood: Leukemia 		TOLED5 31(Suppl),16,1986
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 6,180 mg/kg/104 week- intermittent Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria

Blood: Leukemia 		NTIS** PB87-147054/AS
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 5,150 mg/kg/103 week- intermittent Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria

Blood: Leukemia 		NTIS** PB87-147054/AS
oral
mouse 		lowest published toxic dose: 195 gm/kg/50 week- intermittent Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria

Liver: Tumors 		NCITR* NCI-TR-13,1977
oral
mouse 		toxic dose : 240 gm/kg/62 week- intermittent Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria

Liver: Tumors 		NCITR* NCI-TR-13,1977


ACUTE TOXICITY DATA AND REFERENCES:

ROUTE/
ORGANISM 		DOSE
EFFECT

 REFERENCE
inhalation
cat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 36,000 mg/m3/270 minute Behavioral: General anesthetic VCVGH* -,457,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 96 ppm/7 hour Peripheral Nerve and Sensation: Local anesthetic

Eye: Conjunctiva irritation

Behavioral: Hallucinations, distorted perceptions 		NTIS** PB257-185
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,000 ppm Behavioral: General anesthetic VCVGH* -,457,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 500 mg/m3/1 minute Eye: Conjunctiva irritation VCVGH* -,457,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 650 mg/m3/7 hour Eye: Conjunctiva irritation

Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity)

Behavioral: Headache 		VCVGH* -,457,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,500 mg/m3/20 minute Eye: Conjunctiva irritation

Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) 		VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,900 mg/m3/2 hour Eye: Conjunctiva irritation

Behavioral: Ataxia

Gastrointestinal: Nausea or vomiting 		VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 2,700 mg/m3/3 hour Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity)

Liver: Other changes 		VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 3,500 mg/m3/10 minute Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cough VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 6,400 mg/m3 Eye: Conjunctiva irritation

Gastrointestinal: Changes in structure or function of salivary glands 		VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 13,500 mg/m3/5 minute Gastrointestinal: Changes in structure or function of salivary glands VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 200 ppm Eye: Conjunctiva irritation VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
human 		lowest published toxic concentration: 6,000 ppm/1 minute Behavioral: Coma

Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema

Liver: Hepatitis (hepatocellular necrosis), diffuse 		VCVGH* -,458,1990
inhalation
man 		lowest published toxic concentration: 600 ppm/10 minute Eye: Conjunctiva irritation

Behavioral: General anesthetic 		AMIHBC 5,566,1952
inhalation
mouse 		lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 5,200 ppm/4 hour N/R APTOA6 9,303,1953
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 20,000 mg/m3/2 hour Behavioral: General anesthetic VCVGH* -,456,1990
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published lethal concentration: 40,000 mg/m3/2 hour N/R VCVGH* -,456,1990
inhalation
mouse 		lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 35,000 mg/m3/4 hour N/R VCVGH* -,456,1990
inhalation
mouse 		lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 20,200 mg/m3/6 hour N/R VCVGH* -,456,1990
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,340 mg/m3/4 hour Liver: Fatty liver degeneration VCVGH* -,457,1990
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 3,390 mg/m3/4 hour Liver: Other changes VCVGH* -,457,1990
inhalation
rat 		lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 34,200 mg/m3/8 hour N/R AIHAAP 20,364,1959
inhalation
rat 		lowest published lethal concentration: 40,800 mg/m3/1 minute Behavioral: General anesthetic VCVGH* -,456,1990
inhalation
rat 		lowest published lethal concentration: 40,800 mg/m3/5 hour N/R VCVGH* -,456,1990
inhalation
rat 		lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 4,100 ppm/6 hour N/R VCVGH* -,456,1990
intraperitoneal
dog 		lethal dose (50 percent kill): 2,100 mg/kg Liver: Liver function tests impaired TXAPA9 10,119,1967
intraperitoneal
mouse 		lethal dose : >500 mg/kg N/R CBCCT* 4,378,1952
intraperitoneal
rat 		lethal dose (50 percent kill): 4,678 mg/kg N/R ENVRAL 40,411,1986
intratracheal
rat 		lowest published lethal dose: 450 mg/kg N/R NTIS** OTS0520615
intravenous
dog 		lowest published lethal dose: 85 mg/kg N/R QJPPAL 7,205,1934
oral
cat 		lowest published lethal dose: 4 gm/kg Behavioral: Sleep

Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) 		AJHYA2 9,430,1929
oral
child 		lowest published toxic dose: 545 mg/kg Behavioral: Coma JTCTDW 23,103,1985
oral
dog 		lowest published lethal dose: 4 gm/kg Behavioral: Sleep

Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) 		AJHYA2 9,430,1929
oral
dog 		lowest published toxic dose: 306 mg/kg Cardiac: Other changes

Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Other changes

Liver: Fatty liver degeneration 		VCVGH* -,457,1990
oral
mouse 		lethal dose (50 percent kill): 8,100 mg/kg Behavioral: General anesthetic NTIS** PB257-185
oral
mouse 		lethal dose (50 percent kill): 6,400 mg/kg N/R VCVGH* -,457,1990
oral
rat 		lethal dose (50 percent kill): 2,629 mg/kg N/R AIHAAP 20,364,1959
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 50 mg/kg Behavioral: Anticonvulsant TXCYAC 170,201,2002
oral
rabbit 		lowest published lethal dose: 5 gm/kg Behavioral: Sleep

Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) 		AJHYA2 9,430,1929
subcutaneous
mouse 		lethal dose (50 percent kill): 65 gm/kg Behavioral: Sleep

Behavioral: Ataxia 		JPETAB 123,224,1958
subcutaneous
rabbit 		lowest published lethal dose: 2,200 mg/kg N/R QJPPAL 7,205,1934
skin
rabbit 		lethal dose : >3,228 mg/kg N/R NTIS** AD-A180-198
unreported route
human 		lowest published lethal dose: 0.7 mL/kg N/R VCVGH* -,457,1990
unreported route
rat 		lethal dose (50 percent kill): 4,000 mg/kg N/R VCVGH* -,457,1990


OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE DATA AND REFERENCES:

ROUTE/
ORGANISM 		DOSE
EFFECT

 REFERENCE
inhalation
guinea pig 		lowest published toxic concentration: 200 ppm/7 hour/32 week- intermittent Liver: Changes in liver weight

Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: Weight loss or decreased weight gain 		AMIHBC 5,566,1952
inhalation
guinea pig 		lowest published toxic concentration: 680 mg/m3/200 day- continuous Liver: Changes in liver weight VCVGH* -,460,1990
inhalation
gerbil 		lowest published toxic concentration: 120 ppm/24 hour/1 year- continuous Brain and Coverings: Other degenerative changes

Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Lipids including transport 		TOLED5 22,343,1984
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 200 ppm/4 hour/8 week- intermittent Liver: Fatty liver degeneration APTOA6 22,379,1965
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,750 ppm/6 hour/14 day- intermittent Liver: Fatty liver degeneration NTPTR* NTP-TR-311,1986
inhalation
mouse 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,600 ppm/6 hour/13 week- intermittent Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Changes in tubules (including acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis)

Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes

Related to Chronic Data: Death in the "MULTIPLE DOSE" data type field 		NTPTR* NTP-TR-311,1986
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,750 ppm/6 hour/14 day- intermittent Related to Chronic Data: Death in the "MULTIPLE DOSE" data type field NTPTR* NTP-TR-311,1986
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 19,300 mg/m3/24 hour/94 day- continuous Brain and Coverings: Recordings from specific areas of CNS

Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels: True cholinesterase 		GISAAA 42(8),50,1977
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 200 ppm/4 week- continuous Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels: Hepatic microsomal mixed oxidase (dealkylation, hydroxylation, etc.)

Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels: Other oxidoreductases

Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels: Transaminases 		TOLED5 54,207,1990
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 7,000 ppm/8 hour/50 day- intermittent Liver: Hepatitis (hepatocellular necrosis), diffuse

Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Changes in blood vessels or in circulation of kidney

Blood: Changes in spleen 		JIHTAB 19,323,1937
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,500 mg/m3/8 hour/28 week- intermittent Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes

Blood: Changes in spleen 		VCVGH* -,459,1990
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 10,900 mg/m3/2 week- continuous Gastrointestinal: Changes in structure or function of salivary glands

Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity)

Behavioral: Ataxia 		VCVGH* -,459,1990
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 320 ppm/30 day- intermittent Brain and Coverings: Other degenerative changes

Brain and Coverings: Changes in brain weight

Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Lipids including transport 		SWEHDO 14,91,1988
inhalation
rat 		lowest published toxic concentration: 1,700 ppm/10 day- intermittent Reproductive: Effects on fertility: Other measures of fertility REPTED 17,273,2003
inhalation
rabbit 		lowest published toxic concentration: 2,500 ppm/7 hour/39 day- intermittent Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) AMIHBC 5,566,1952
intramuscular
gerbil 		lowest published toxic dose: 320 ppm/90 day- continuous Brain and Coverings: Other degenerative changes

Brain and Coverings: Changes in brain weight

Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Lipids including transport 		ARTODN 60,397,1987
intramuscular
gerbil 		lowest published toxic dose: 120 ppm/1 year- continuous Brain and Coverings: Other degenerative changes

Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Lipids including transport 		TOLED5 22,343,1984
intramuscular
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 320 ppm/90 day- continuous Brain and Coverings: Other degenerative changes

Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Lipids including transport 		TOLED5 52,279,1990
intramuscular
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 320 ppm/30 day- continuous Brain and Coverings: Changes in brain weight

Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: Weight loss or decreased weight gain

Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Lipids including transport 		SWEHDO 14,91,1988
intraperitoneal
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 49,750 µg/kg/3 day- intermittent Blood: Changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol)

Liver: Other changes 		TIHEEC 8,191,1992
oral
mouse 		lowest published toxic dose: 23,215 mg/kg/8 week- intermittent Immunological Including Allergic: Autoimmune (multiple organ involvement) TOXID9 54,74,2000
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 14 gm/kg/4 week- intermittent Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes in urine composition ENVRAL 59,427,1992
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 36 gm/kg/90 day- continuous Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: Weight loss or decreased weight gain

Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels: Phosphatases 		FAATDF 7,119,1986
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 3 gm/kg/6 week- intermittent Liver: Other changes

Liver: Changes in liver weight

Biochemical: Metabolism (intermediary): Lipids including transport 		TXAPA9 78,105,1985
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 200 mg/kg/40 day- intermittent Behavioral: Anticonvulsant

Behavioral: Analgesia 		TXCYAC 170,201,2002
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 2,000 mg/kg/40 day- intermittent Behavioral: Anticonvulsant

Behavioral: Change in motor activity (specific assay)

Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: Weight loss or decreased weight gain 		TXCYAC 170,201,2002
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 7,000 mg/kg/7 day- intermittent Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Changes in tubules (including acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis) CALEDQ 106,235,1996
oral
rat 		lowest published toxic dose: 12.6 gm/kg/2 week- continuous Reproductive: Effects on fertility: Other measures of fertility REPTED 17,273,2003


REVIEWS:

ORGANIZATION STANDARD
REFERENCE
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value time-weighted average 25 ppm DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2003
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2003
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value short term exposure limit 100 ppm DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2003
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Cancer Review Animal Sufficient Evidence IMSUDL 7,355,1987
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Cancer Review Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT 63,159,1995
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Cancer Review Human Limited Evidence IMEMDT 63,159,1995
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Cancer Review Human Inadequate Evidence IMSUDL 7,355,1987
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Cancer Review Group 2B IMSUDL 7,355,1987
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Cancer Review Group 2A IMEMDT 63,159,1995
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW
CMSHAF 6,517,1977
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW
TOLED5 127,111,2002
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW
TOLED5 134,17,2002
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW
MUREAV 543,201,2003
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW
MUREAV 567,227,2004


STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS:

ORGANIZATION STANDARD
REFERENCE
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC 54,7740,1989
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 1998 STATUS OF PESTICIDES: Cancelled RBREV* -,269,1998
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD - air time-weighted average 100 ppm (670 mg/m3) DTLVS* 3,201,1971
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) 8 hour time-weighted average 100 ppm;
ceiling concentration 200;
peak concentration 300/5 minute/3 hour 		CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) 8 hour time-weighted average 100 ppm (670 mg/m3) CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) 8 hour time-weighted average 100 ppm (670 mg/m3) CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) 8 hour time-weighted average 100 ppm (670 mg/m3) CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
Occupational Exposure Limit - ARAB Republic of Egypt time-weighted average 5 ppm (35 mg/m3), Skin, JAN1993
Occupational Exposure Limit - AUSTRALIA time-weighted average 50 ppm (335 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 150 ppm, Carcinogen, JAN1993
Occupational Exposure Limit - AUSTRIA MAK 50 ppm (345 mg/m3), Suspected Carcinogen, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - BELGIUM time-weighted average 50 ppm (339 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 200 ppm (1368 mg/m3), JAN1993
Occupational Exposure Limit - DENMARK time-weighted average 10 ppm (70 mg/m3), Skin, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - FINLAND time-weighted average 50 ppm (335 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 75 ppm (520 mg/m3), Skin, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - FRANCE VME 50 ppm (335 mg/m3), continuous3 Carcinogen, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - GERMANY MAK 50 ppm (345 mg/m3), Carcinogen, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - THE NETHERLANDS MAC-TGG 240 mg/m3, Skin, 2003
Occupational Exposure Limit - JAPAN Occupational Exposure Limit 50 ppm (340 mg/m3), 2B Carcinogen, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - NORWAY time-weighted average 20 ppm (130 mg/m3), JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - THE PHILIPPINES time-weighted average 100 ppm (670 mg/m3), JAN1993
Occupational Exposure Limit - POLAND MAC(time-weighted average) 60 mg/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 480 mg/m3, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - RUSSIA time-weighted average 50 ppm, short term exposure limit 10 mg/m3, JAN1993
Occupational Exposure Limit - SWEDEN NGV 10 ppm (70 mg/m3), KTV 25 ppm (170 mg/m3), Carcinogen, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - SWITZERLAND MAK- week 50 ppm (345 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 100 ppm, Skin, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit - THAILAND time-weighted average 100 ppm, short term exposure limit 200 ppm, JAN1993
Occupational Exposure Limit - UNITED KINGDOM time-weighted average 50 ppm (345 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 199 ppm, SEP2000
Occupational Exposure Limit IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value
short term exposure limit 100 ppm


NIOSH DOCUMENTATION AND SURVEILLANCE:

ORGANIZATION STANDARD or SURVEY
REFERENCE
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO TETRACHLOROETHYLENE-air Carcinogen lowest feasible conc. NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974: Hazard Code: 54790;
Number of Industries 288;
Total Number of Facilities 52,013;
Number of Occupations 155;
Total Number of Employees Exposed 549,154
National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983: Hazard Code: 54790;
Number of Industries 268;
Total Number of Facilities 49,025;
Number of Occupations 151;
Total Number of Employees Exposed 688,110;
Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 177,342


STATUS IN FEDERAL AGENCIES:

ORGANIZATION
REFERENCE
ATSDR TOXICOLOGY PROFILE (NTIS** PB/98/101181/AS)
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Positive: Cell transform.-RLV F344 rat embryo
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Positive: S cerevisiae gene conversion; S cerevisiae-homozygosis
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Positive: S cerevisiae-reversion
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Positive/limited: Carcinogenicity-mouse/rat
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Negative: Cell transform.-SA7/SHE
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
Used in textile industry and as a chemical intermediate or a heat-exchange fluid
EPA TSCA Section 8(d) unpublished health/safety studies
EPA TSCA Section 8(e) Risk Notification, 8EHQ-1292-8618;8EHQ-0393-8618
EPA TSCA Section 8(e) Risk Notification, 8EHQ-0294-8618;8EHQ-0393-8762
On EPA IRIS database
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001
NIOSH CURRENT INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN 20, 1978
NIOSH Analytical Method, 1994: Hydrocarbons, halogenated, 1003
NIOSH Analytical Method, 1996: Volatile organic compound, 2549
NCI Carcinogenesis Studies (inhal);clear evidence:mouse,rat
NTP Carcinogenesis Studies (inhalation);clear evidence:mouse,rat NTPTR* NTP-TR-311,1986
NCI Carcinogenesis Bioassay (gavage);inadequate studies:rat NCITR* NCI-TR-13,1977
NTP 11th Report on Carcinogens,2004:Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen
OSHA ANALYTICAL METHOD #1001


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Used in textile industry and as a chemical intermediate or a heat-exchange fluid

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   Tumorigen
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   Mutagen
   Reproductive Effector
   Human Data
   Primary Irritant

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