An overview of the chlorinated hydrocarbon industries is provided. U.S. demand, environmental concerns, general properties and manufacturing considerations, and chlorination reaction types are discussed. The article begins with a table of contents of the chlorocarbon and chlorohydrocarbon coverage in the
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