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The chemical compound trichoroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent.

Its International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name is trichloroethene. It is informally referred to as TCE, and sold under a variety of trade names. TCE is a clear non-flammable liquid with a sweet smell.

In addition to its industrial uses, trichloroethylene was used from about 1930 as a volatile anesthetic and analgesic in millions of patients, before its toxic properties were realized.

Our TCE Contamination and Cleanup Curriculum teaches critical awareness using an integrated approach for grades 9-12 in the areas of science, social studies, language arts, and government.

TCE is of special concern in the Southside Tucson area.

Please read our introduction page before you proceed.

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Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Room 318
PO Box 210207, Tucson, AZ, USA  85721-0207
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