Chloroethane

What is Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride)? Chloroethane, commonly known by its old name ethyl chloride, is a chemical compound with chemical formula CH₃CH₂Cl, once widely used in producing tetraethyllead, a gasoline additive.

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Chloroethane

What is Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride)? Chloroethane, commonly known by its old name ethyl chloride, is a chemical compound with chemical formula CH₃CH₂Cl, once widely used in producing tetraethyllead, a gasoline additive.

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Chloroform

What is Chloroform? Chloroform is a colorless, volatile, liquid derivative of trichloroethane with an ether-like odor. The primary use of chloroform today is in industry, where it is used as a solvent and in the production of the refrigerant freon.

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Chloroform

What is Chloroform? Chloroform is a colorless, volatile, liquid derivative of trichloroethane with an ether-like odor. The primary use of chloroform today is in industry, where it is used as a solvent and in the production of the refrigerant freon.

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Chloromethane

What is Chloromethane? Chloromethane is also known as methyl chloride. It is a clear, colorless gas. It has a faint, sweet odor that is noticeable only at levels that may be toxic. It is heavier than air, and it is extremely flammable.

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Chloromethane

What is Chloromethane? Chloromethane is also known as methyl chloride. It is a clear, colorless gas. It has a faint, sweet odor that is noticeable only at levels that may be toxic. It is heavier than air, and it is extremely flammable.

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Chromium (VI)

What is Chromium? Chromium is a naturally-occurring element found in rocks, animals, plants, and soil. It is widely used in manufacturing processes and can be found in many consumer products such as wood treated with copper dichromate, leather tanned with chromic sulfate, and stainless steel cookware.

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Chromium (VI)

What is Chromium? Chromium is a naturally-occurring element found in rocks, animals, plants, and soil. It is widely used in manufacturing processes and can be found in many consumer products such as wood treated with copper dichromate, leather tanned with chromic sulfate, and stainless steel cookware.

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