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Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Group 2A — probably carcinogenicOccupationalchemicalEvidence: limited_in_humans
Summary
Dry-cleaning solvent. Possibly associated with bladder cancer.
Detail
Tetrachloroethylene is Group 2A with limited evidence for bladder cancer and probably contributing evidence for cervical and esophageal cancers. Dry-cleaning workers and people near dry-cleaning facilities can be exposed.
Regional relevance
global
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.