Trichloroethylene is known to be a human carcinogen based on suffi- cient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in humans.

Application

It is used primarily to make refrigerants and other hydrofluorocarbons and as a degreasing solvent for metal equipment. TCE is also used in some household products, such as cleaning wipes, aerosol cleaning products, tool cleaners, paint removers, spray adhesives, and carpet cleaners and spot removers.