Toxic chlorinated unsaturated hydrocarbons. Include both the 1,1- and 1,2-dichloro isomers. Both isomers are toxic, but 1,1-dichloroethylene is the more potent CNS depressant and hepatotoxin. It is used in the manufacture of thermoplastic polymers.
Entry Term(s)
Vinylidene Chlorides
Previous Indexing
Ethylenes (1974-1975)
Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated (1974-1975)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1976-90
History Note
91(76); was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1976-90
Toxic chlorinated unsaturated hydrocarbons. Include both the 1,1- and 1,2-dichloro isomers. Both isomers are toxic, but 1,1-dichloroethylene is the more potent CNS depressant and hepatotoxin. It is used in the manufacture of thermoplastic polymers.
