Carbon Tetrachloride; Used as Refrigerant, Dry Cleaning Solvent, and in Fire Extinguishers
Carbon tetrachloride, also referred to as tetrachloromethane, is a colorless, dense, volatile, highly toxic, nonflammable liquid belongs to the family of organic halogen compounds, and is widely used to manufacture dichlorodifluoromethane (a refrigerant and propellant). The dense vapors of carbon tetrachloride form a protective layer over burning objects and prevent oxygen or air from coming into contact with the fire from the burning objects and provide flammable vapors. It has been manufactured for use as a refrigerant, degreasing agent, fumigant, dry cleaning solvent, in fire extinguishers, and for lacquers and varnishes.
Asia Pacific is estimated to witness the fastest growth in the global carbon tetrachloride market, with countries such as China and India leading in terms of production and consumption.
