chloroethylene
- a variation of chloroethene.
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It can significantly damage the respiratory and central nervous systems, and when metabolized by the liver, it can create a chemical known as chloroethylene oxide that is linked to increased risk of tumor formation.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2023
As the liver metabolizes vinyl chloride, it spits out a chemical called chloroethylene oxide, which subsequently binds to our DNA, essentially vandalizing it and increasing the risk of tumor formation.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2023
