NCIt definition : A clear, colorless, volatile and very stable chlorinated hydrocarbon. Carbon Tetrachloride
is used as a solvent for oils and fats, as a refrigerant and as a dry-cleaning agent.
Inhalation of its vapors can depress central nervous system activity and cause degeneration
of the liver and kidneys. Carbon Tetrachloride is reasonably anticipated to be a human
carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05);