What are Chlorinated Solvents?
The term “chlorinated solvents” refers to a large family of solvents that contain chlorine. At room temperature, chlorinated solvents typically appear in the form of a sweet-smelling colorless liquid. Examples of common chlorinated solvents include:
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Tetrachloroethylene (AKA Perchloroethylene, PERC, or PCE)
- 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA)
- Methylene Chloride (AKA Dichloromethane or DCM)
- Vinyl Chloride (VC)
Are Chlorinated Solvents Toxic?
Chlorinated solvents can be very toxic. A high-concentration exposure to a chlorinated solvent can cause unconsciousness, coma, and even death. Chronic low-level exposures to chlorinated solvents may result in irreversible damage to the liver, kidneys, lungs, blood, and central nervous system. [1-5] Several chlorinated solvents have also been classified as known or probable carcinogens. [6]
Can Chlorinated Solvents Cause Parkinson’s Disease?
In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly linked Parkinson’s disease to chlorinated solvents. Chronic exposures to trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PERC), in particular, are associated with the development of Parkinson’s disease. [1-2] Exposures to TCE and PERC have also been tied to other neurological disorders such as toxic encephalopathy. [7] If you or a loved one suffered chronic exposures to chlorinated solvents and have received a related diagnosis, you may be entitled to compensation.
How are Mechanics Exposed to Chlorinated Solvents?
Chlorinated solvents can be found in many of the products which are marketed as solvents, degreasers, cleaners, sealants, lubricants, penetrating oils, paint thinners, paint strippers, and primers. Mechanics, electricians, machinists, pipefitters, painters, and other tradesmen are exposed to chlorinated solvents when using these products.
How do Dangerous Exposures Occur?
A dangerous exposure to a chlorinated solvent can occur by inhaling solvent vapors, by ingesting food or drink that has been contaminated with a chlorinated solvent, or by absorption through the skin. [1-5] Inhalation is often the primary pathway of occupational exposures, especially when working with chlorinated solvents sold in aerosol cans. Such exposures can be made much worse when working in cramped inspection pits or unventilated garages.
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Which Products Contain Trichloroethylene (TCE)?
The following is a non-exhaustive list of products that contain or previously contained trichloroethylene. [8]
Aervoe Nfp Safety Solvent
AirDuster Gun Wash
Brownells C-60 Solvent [TCE Cleaner] Degreaser
MS CA Quik Kleen
Claire Solvent Degreaser
CRC Coil Cleaner
CRC Heavy Duty Degreaser
Cyclo Brake & Parts Clean
Dyna-Brake Cleaner (Aerosol)
EL Electronic Contact Cleaner & Protectant Aerosol
EL Flash Free Electrical Degreaser
EMS Film Cleaner
EZ-Glide Lubricant
GWJ Film Cleaner 90
Grease Gun X-TRA
RemaTipTop Liquid Pre-Buff Cleaner
Sprayon LU 201
NU-Blast
Pro Tools MP Penetrant Lubricant
ProChem Electro Blast
ProChem Electro Solv
ProChem Knock It Off
ProChem Pro Tools NF Solvent Degreaser
ProChem Tacky
ProChem Truex
Quick Smart Electric Motor & Equipment Cleaner
RemaTipTop Innerliner Repair Sealant
RemaTipTop OTR Special BL Cement
RemaTipTop Rim & Bead Sealer
RemaTipTop Special Cement BL
RemaTipTop T-2 Compound Repair System
RemaTipTOP Thermopress MTR
Share Corp Safety Solvent Aerosol
Sprayway 201 & 206
Sprayway Chlorinated Brake & Parts Cleaner – Aerosol
Sprayway C-60 Solvent Degreaser
Sprayway Fusing Machine Cleaner
Tru-Flate Liquid Buffer Cleaner
RSC Tool Cool II
Zep 45
Zep Aerosolve II
Zep Brake Parts Cleaner
Zep Lubrisil
Zep Par
Zep Parts Cleaner
Zep Power Solv II
Zep Super Solv
Zep Top Solv
Zep X-Out II
Which Products Contain Tetrachloroethylene (PERC)?
The following is a non-exhaustive list of products that contain or previously contained tetrachloroethylene (AKA perchloroethylene). [9]
4n1 Lubricant/Penetrant
ABC Brake Cleaner
ACM Gutter/Narrow Seam Sealant, Aluminum Gray
ACM Gutter/Narrow Seam Sealant, White
AGChem Electric Motor Cleaner
Amerimax SeamerMate Professional Grade Permanent Gutter Seal Gray
Amerimax SeamerMate Professional Grade Permanent Gutter Seal White
Aqua-Lub Lubricant 5360
Ashburn Cleaner – Degreaser, Non Flammable (Aerosol)
Ashburn Cleaner Degreaser
Ashburn Penetrating Lube
AST Brake Cleaner
AST Super Dry II
Autoseal 3370 Adhesive
Berkebile 2+2 Clean Brake
Berkebile Electric Contact Cleaner B900
Berkebile Oil 2+2 Tire Inflator
Berryman Brake Parts Cleaner 1401, 1405, 1415, 1420, & 1455
Berryman Professional Chem-Dip Carburetor & Parts Cleaner 0901, 0905, 0955
BG Brake & Contact Cleaner (Aerosol)
Black Zero Rust Primer
Blast Kleen
Blue Zero Rust Primer
Bodacious 5720
Brake Sav (Red/Blue) LB
Break Away
Brody Chemicals Penetrating Lubricant Aerosol
C-139 De Aqua Lube (Aerosol)
Camel 12-092 Non-Flammable Liquid Tire Buffer and Cleaner
Carquest Brake Parts Cleaner
Champion 4126 Brake Cleaner
Champion Brake Parts Cleaner
Champion’s Choice Penetrating Oil and Demoisturant
Chemax Blast It
Chemax Dielectric Encapsulator
Chemchill Electric Motor Cleaner
Chemlok 220 Adhesive
Chemlok 6220 Adhesive
Chesterton 273 Electric Motor Cleaner
CK Preserve
CK Punch It
Claire Moisture Out Penetrating Oil
Clear Lube A A1124
Coal Tar Remover
Coastal “Un-Stuck” Heavy Duty
Coastal Bodacious
Contact Cleaner, 55-120 Blended Formula
Cool-Cut
CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner
CRC Cable Clean RD
CRC Electrical Parts Cleaner
CRC Heavy Duty Degreaser
CRC Lectra Clean Heavy Duty Electrical Parts Degreaser
CRC Lectra Clean Heavy Duty Energized Electrical Parts Degreaser
CRC Lectra-Motive Electric Parts Cleaner
CRC Marine Cleaner and Degreaser
CRC Quick Clean Safety Solvent and Degreaser
CRC Tyme-1 Cold Parts Cleaner
Crest Auto AG-W, White Lithium Grease
Crest Auto AK-B/AK-B, Brake Kleaner
CT-353 Brake Parts Cleaner
CTF-14, Cutting & Tapping Fluid
Cyclo C109, Parts, Tools & Brake Cleaner
Cyclo C32, Brake & Parts Clean
Cyclo C37, Break Thru Electric Motor Cleaner
Cyclo C85, Energized Circuit & Contact Cleaner
Degrease 20+, 90-305, 90-306 Blended Formula
Dowclene 16 Series
Dowclene 36 Series
Dowclene PX Series
Dowclene PX-16S cleaning fluid
Dowclene PX-33/PX-36 cleaning fluid
Dowclene PX-43S cleaning fluid
DRI All Purpose Penetrant (Aerosol)
Drummond Open & Shut Penetrating Oil
Duncan OG 802 White Gold
Duro Dyne Coil Cleaner – Solvent Based
Dyna-Brake Cleaner
Dynatex 52145 Electrical Parts Cleaner
Eclectic E6000, E6100, & E6800
EL 703 Electric Motor Degreaser Aerosol
Electro-Clean 5160-5170
Enplate Stop-Off No. 1
Farm Oyl Rust Buster
Fast A1007
Fast Dry Solvent
Flush A
Flush Monkey
Foremost 531 Dewaxer Degreaser
Foremost 582 Safety Solvent II
Foremost 584 ES Contact Degreaser
Foremost 585 Solvent Cleaner
Foremost 586 Super Solv II
Foremost 591 ES Super Safe Solv
Foremost 602 ES Dri ‘N Lube
Frontier #850 Chain & Cable Lube
Frontier #853 Pen-Safe
Frontier #873 Chain & Cable Clear
FRP Column Adhesive
G.T.O. Carpet Plus
GB Electrical Degreaser
Geocel 2000, 2300, 2320, & 2350
Geocel Instant Gutter Seal Gutter & Narrow Seam Sealant
Geocel Pro Flex RV Flexible Sealant
Geocel Pro Flex Tripolymer Sealant
Geocel S2 Solar Panel Roof Installation Sealant (white)
Geocel Water Shield Caulking Sealant
Gray Zero Rust Primer
Grease Cut, 55-120 Blended Formula, Grease Cut
Grease Gun A
Grease Gun in a Can
Green Zero Rust Primer
Gunk Brake Parts Cleaner – Chlorinated
Gunk Electric Motor Contact Cleaner – Energized Equipment
Hagerty Silversmiths’ Spray Polish
Handy II
HD Degreasing Solvent
Heavy Duty Silicone 80-695
Hornady – One Shot Primer Sealer (Lock-N-Load Primer Sealer Kit)
Hy-Sol, Hydro-Balance
Ignition & Wire Dryer 142LA
Jet-Lube Clean Up Aerosol
Jig-a-loo
Johnsen’s Brake Parts Cleaner
Kimball Brake Clean Free
Kool Tool Product #7-499320
Lawson Brake Klean Non-Flammable Brake Parts Cleaner
Liqui Grease
Liquid Wrench Non-Flammable Lubricating and Penetrating Oil with Cerflon
Loctite Maintain Lubricant Penetrant
Loctite Pro Strength Parts
Loose Screw 6007
LP-650 (A) Silicone
LU200L Dry Film Moly Lubricant
Mag 1 Brake Parts Cleaner 408
Mag 1 Electric Motor Cleaner 445
MARC 100 PEN-A-LUBE
MARC 103 SAFE-SOLV
Meyer Brake Parts Cleaner CN-1261
Meyer TP-69
Midas Tarnish Shield
Mighty Chlorinated Brake Cleaner
Miracle Tool (Aerosol)
Misty Brake Parts Cleaner
Misty ICS Energized Electrical Cleaner
Misty Moisture Guard
Misty Penetrating Lube
Moisture Guard
MS 513 Super Quick Kleen II
MS 550 Super Pen 4
MS 572 Grease G
MS CA Quik Kleen
MS E-Z Glide Lubricant
MS Electra-Dri
MSC Cutting Tool Coolant
NAPA Mac’s Brake and Brake Parts Cleaner
NOCO E1009 Restore Black Battery Reconditioner
North Woods Electro Kleen
NRI Electric Motor Cleaner
Nu-Calgon Aerosol Degreasing Solvent EF
Nu-Calgon Degreasing Solvent EF
Nut Buster
Nutbuster
Orenco ADH 100 Clear (Non Flam)
Original Formula Alumtap
Orko
Overall Brake Parts Cleaner
Pad Kleen 8070
Parts Master Brake & Parts Cleaner #1733
PEN Penetrating Oil
Penray Electric Motor Cleaner
Pierce 009 Penetrating Lubricant
Pierce 5090 Penetrating Lubricant
Pierce 5500 Penetrating Lubricant
Polyurethane 8800 Series-Base
Power-Solv Energized Electrical Cleaner
Prep-A-Lube
Pro Tools MP Penetrant Lubricant
Pro-Strength Brake and Parts Cleaner
Probe
ProChem Knock It Off
ProCOLOR SWD Tripolymer Sealant
Pronto Brake Cleaner
Pronto Brake Cleaner
Pyroil Brake Parts Cleaner
Repell Moisture Displacer
Q20 Multi-Purpose Lubricant
Qmaxx Industrial Strength
QuestVapco Quickleen II
Quicksilver Marine Parts Degreaser and Cleaner
Quick Smart Electric Motor & Equipment Cleaner
Radiator Specialty Company Brake Parts Cleaner (Chlorinated)
Rapid Solv
Red Zero Rust Primer
Rubber Roller Restorer
SAF-SOL
SAF-SOL 20/20 Aerosol
SAF-T-SOLV
Safety Lube 2000
Safety Red Zero Rust Primer
Safety Solvent Cleaner 004
Safety Yellow Zero Rust Primer
Service Pro Chlorinated Brake Cleaner
Service Pro Non-Flammable Brake Cleaner – SP4820
Sheila Shine (Aerosol and liquid)
SIFCO Process Tuff Mask
Sili Lubricant 5370
Sili-Coat
Silicone Spray 4504
Slick
Solv-All 2 Metal Parts Solvent 80-929
Soot Clean Spray, 35-620 Blended Formula
Sprayway Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner
Sprayway L2 Moisture Displacer/Deep Penetrant
State SSD II
Sunbelt Nut Buster Penetrating Oil
Super Degreasing Solvent
Super Slide A
SuperCo Break Away
SuperCo Bust A
SuperCo SSP 200
Talon Chlorinated Brake Cleaner
Talon White Lithium Grease
Tan Zero Rust Primer
Team 89 Nut Buster
Techtride Perk
Terand Coil Cleaner Solvent- Based C
Tip Top Metal Primer PR 300
Tool Cool Aerosol
Tool Coolant II
Tool Crib Electric Motor and Contact Cleaner
TORQ + Intensive Action Penetrating Oil 80-923
Tru-Flate Liquid Buffer Cleaner
Turco 5570-G
Turco Form Mask 537
Turco Form Mask 540-R
Ultra-Chem Blast
Ultra-Chem Break It
Ultra-Chem Buster
Ultra-Chem Cure
Ultra-Cut Cutting Tool Coolant 80-801
United 108 Quik Break
United 96 Anabonda
Vapco Spray Degreaser
Waterproofer 25
Well-Worth Brake Cleaner
White Lightning Storm Blaster All Season Sealant, White
Winzer Cool Spray
WL 941 Dry Weld Spatter Protectant Aerosol
Xtra Seal
Yellow Zero Rust Primer
Zep 45
Zep Anti-Spatter
Zep Brake Parts Cleaner
Zep Chlorinated Degreaser Blend
Zep Formula 300 4-1 GL
Zep Lubrisil
Zep Parts Cleaner Aero DZ
Zep Solv
Zepunch
Zircon Z99 Safety Solvent
References
[1] https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
[2] https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
[3] https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
[4] https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
[5] https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
[6] https://monographs.iarc.who.
[7] https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
[8] https://www.epa.gov/sites/
[9] https://www.epa.gov/sites/
