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Trichloromethane (CHCl3)

1. Also known as Trichloromethane and Methyl Trichloride, Chloroform is of the solution:
Carbon
Hydrogen
Chlorine

2. Chloroform is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant odor and slightly sweet taste. This substance can easily evaporate into the air and form in small amounts when chlorine is added to water.

3. In the past, Chloroform was used as an inhaled anesthetic. Today, Chloroform is used to make other chemicals and used in industry/laboratories as a solvent for adhesives, pesticides, and rubbers.

4. Acute exposure to Chloroform may result in dizziness, fatigue, and headache, while chronic exposure may cause kidney/liver damage.

5. Austin Air filters have a high capacity for this particular substance and will provide a good service adsorbing Chloroform from the environment.

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