Chlorendic anhydride (CED0025002)

Chlorendic anhydride is an organic compound with the formula C9H2Cl6O3 and an average molecular weight of 370.81 g/mol. Chlorendic anhydride belongs to the dicarboxylic acids and derivatives, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, this compound is used in plastics, specifically within polyurethane and polyethylene terephthalate. The compound has been identified in or released from 31 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within the building and construction sector, it is found in tents or canopies and waterproofing sprays. In the appliances, HVAC and refrigerants sector, it is associated with water heaters and water coolers. It is present in drinking water and water supply, including bottled water, tap water, desalinated water, and drinking water. It is also found in aquatic systems and sediments, including seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. Furthermore, it is recorded in wastewater, sanitation and biosolids, specifically in mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Other sources include electrical and electronic equipment, such as antennas, auxiliary devices, coils, cores yokes or armatures, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Exposure routes for chlorendic anhydride include oral, touch, and inhalation.