CARBON TETRACHLORIDE MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Challenges And Opportunities

Market Dynamics

Earlier, carbon tetrachloride was extensively used in lava lamps, as a dry cleaning solvent, and refrigerant. Carbon tetrachloride is a primary ingredient in lava lamps since it adds weight to the otherwise resilient wax. However, over the years, its application as a solvent has declined significantly owing to its harmful effects on health, and has been replaced by other solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and other deuterated solvents. Currently, it is mostly used in laboratory settings as a reagent, as a solvent, and chlorine source in the chemical industry. Furthermore, it is highly toxic to the liver (hepatotoxic), and is used in research and development activities for evaluating hepatoprotective agents. Inhaling high concentrations of carbon tetrachloride (or ingesting and skin absorption) can depress activity in the central nervous system, and lead to death or coma. Owing to its ozone depletion properties, its use has declined over the past few decades. Such factors are expected to restrain demand for carbon tetrachloride in the future.