Carbon tetrachloride price December 2025 and outlook (see chart below)
- North America:US$0.19/KG, unchanged
- Europe:US$0.16/KG, unchanged
- Northeast Asia:US$0.85/KG, unchanged
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Carbon tetrachloride price index
This post is a summary of the Carbon tetrachloride price developments since 2017. The price developments are expressed as a price index in US$ prices converted at current FX rates, which are the FX rates applicable at the time the price was valid. Carbon tetrachloride price index developments are calculated from multiple separate sources of data to ensure statistical accuracy.
Further information on the Carbon tetrachloride price chart
What is carbon tetrachloride
Carbon tetrachloride, also known as tetrachloromethane, is a chemical compound with the formula CCl4. It is a colorless, nonflammable liquid that is used as a solvent and a refrigerant. Carbon tetrachloride is produced by the chlorination of methane, a process that involves the reaction of methane with chlorine gas.
What is carbon tetrachloride used for
Carbon tetrachloride has a variety of uses, including
Solvent
Carbon tetrachloride is used as a solvent for a wide range of substances, including fats, oils, and waxes. It is also used as a solvent in the production of insecticides and pesticides.
Refrigerant
Carbon tetrachloride is used as a refrigerant in some refrigeration systems.
Other uses
Carbon tetrachloride is also used in the production of other chemicals, such as fire retardants and foam blowing agents, and it is used as a solvent in the production of rubber and plastics.