Also known as: Methyl chloroform, 1,1,1-TCA Chemical reference
number (CAS): 71-55-61 WHAT IS 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE? 1,1,1-TCA
is a colorless liquid that evaporates quickly at room
temperature. Its used as a metal degreasing and dry-cleaning
solvent. Its also used to make other organic chemicals.
1,1,1-TCA can also be found in aerosol spray products found in
the home. When 1,1,1-TCA enters the environment, it can seep
into soil and groundwater or evaporate into the air. HOW ARE
PEOPLE EXPOSED TO 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE? Breathing: People can
be exposed to 1,1,1-TCA when they inhale contaminated air. This
is the most common type of exposure that occurs in the
workplace. If people have contaminated drinking water in their
home, they may be exposed to vapors when using water to cook,
bathe, or do laundry. Drinking/Eating: 1,1,1-TCA can enter the
body when people drink contaminated water. Vegetables do not
take up the chemical when they are grown in Touching: 1,1,1-TCA
can be absorbed through the skin when people u