Tetrachloroethylene

This research paper will explain along with explore the side-effects of the toxin Tetrachloroethylene and the hindering factors that is causes when it is exposed or come into contact with the human body. Tetrachloroethylene is considered as one of the most volatile, hazardous and synthetic (manufactured) chemical substance that comes in the form of a non-flammable, clear-colorless along with liquefied substance that is composed of chlorinated hydrocarbon which is used mainly

Introduction Pollution is the contamination of air, soil, or water by the release of harmful substances. Pollution prevention (P2) is to diminish or eradicate the pollutant at the source, for source reduction, (e.g. the dry cleaning and hydraulic fracturing industries). P2 happens when raw materials, water, energy and other resources are utilized more efficiently, when less harmful substances are substituted for hazardous ones, and when toxic substances are eliminated from the production process

First of all, tetrachloroethylene is a nonflammable colourless liquid which goes by with the formula C2Cl4. Tetrachloroethylene is a reaction between two elements: chlorine (Cl) and carbon (C). This reaction raises a lot of concerns since it is mainly used for dry-cleaning fabrics and metal degreasing operations. Firstly, the exposure to tetrachloroethylene has many negative effects on the health of humans and the environment. Effects that develop from severe (short term) high-level intake exposure

BACKGROUND Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) is a solvent used for drying cleaning clothing. PCE has a distinct smell that many people are familiar with. PCE is also used to degrease metals and can also be involved in the creation of other chemicals. It is a colorless liquid that is believed to be carcinogenic in humans. Short term exposure to PCE can result in dizziness and headaches; long term exposure manifests itself via kidney or liver problems, possible increased cancer risk, and complications

following points. We argue that we, W.R. Grace & Company, Beatrice Foods Company, and UniFirst Corporation are NOT responsible for the contamination of wells G and H of East Woburn with toxic chemicals, including trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene (PCE). We therefore argue that we are not responsible for the contamination of the drinking water in wells G and H of East Woburn, the contamination of which allegedly caused the reported cases of sickness, including

Chloroethenes are one of major contaminant presents throughout environments. Biodegradation of these compounds is still rate limiting in natural conditions due to their persistence to both chemical and biological attacks. Furthermore, the accumulation of the compounds is far less than the biodegradation rate occurred in the ecosystem. Many efforts have been made to find ways for increasing the biodegradation rate of chloroethenes, including isolate new microorganisms that capable of degrading chloroethenes

Railroad Avenue use to be the Norge Town Laundromat and Dry Cleaning. Evidence of water plume contamination was found within a fifty-eight acre area extending south from the site. The contaminates found in the ground water/aquifer of the site were tetrachloroethylene (PCE), trichloroethylene, cis-1, 2-dichloroethylene, trans-1, 2-dichloroethylene, and vinyl chloride (VC). On September 27, 2001, a Record of Decision by the EPA was signed to start clean up/remedy of the site. The clean up phase of the railroad

brain inflammation and adding to the advancement of the disease in susceptible persons are pregnancy or birth complications, increased cortisol levels, childhood sexual abuse, exposure to adversity or psychological trauma, toxins – specifically tetrachloroethylene (Varcarolis & Halter,

In order to understand how to build a solid waste facility you first must understand what solid waste is and how it impacts a community. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is an array of materials discarded by households, businesses, industries, and agriculture. Solid waste is not always in a solid form and can be semi-solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes. Proper disposal of these solid waste materials include municipal and industrial landfills, industrial surface impoundments, and incinerators. Through many

Tetrachloroethene is a group 2A carcinogen. This means that it is likely a probable carcinogen. It is also a Central Nervous System depressant and due to its fat solubility it can enter through the skin and cause irritation. Acute exposure to tetrachloroethylene can cause incoordination drowsiness, dizziness, and headaches. Large doses, however, can cause unconsciousness and death. Chronic exposure can cause changes in reaction time, memory, attention and vision, and