 There is not much information in the literature about other aliphatic hydrocarbon degrading strains of "P. stutzeri," however strain KC has been studied extensively due to its potential biotechnological applications.Strain KC was isolated from an aquifer and it is able to transform carbon tetrachloride to carbon dioxide, formate, and other less dangerous products.Carbon tetrachloride can be a pollutant in soils and groundwater, and according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is able to cause kidney damage and even death in individuals exposed to it for long periods of time.