Is Carbon Tetrachloride vegetarian?
Carbon Tetrachloride
Carbon tetrachloride is a synthetic organic compound with the formula CCl4, a volatile, non-flammable, dense, colourless liquid formerly used in fire extinguishers, refrigerant production, and as a cleaning agent. It has been phased out due to environmental and toxicological concerns, including central nervous system, liver, and kidney damage.
| Also known as | Carbon tetrachloride [BSI:ISO], Tetrachloromethane |
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| INCI name | Carbon Tetrachloride |
| CAS number | 56-23-5 |
| EC number | 200-262-8 |
| CosIng ID | 28652 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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