Trichloroethylene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Linear Formula:  C2HCl3
Molecular Weight:  131.39
CAS Number: 79-01-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 61 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 770 °F
Assay Purity >= 99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.476 (lit.)
B pt. 86.7 °C
M pt. -84.8 °C
Density 1.463 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H317,H319,H336,H341,H350,H412
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29032200
Storage Temp. Room temperature
Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is widely used as an industrial solvent for degreasing metal parts in dry cleaning processes and as a chemical intermediate.

Purpose
Trichloroethylene serves as an effective solvent for removing oils and greases and plays a role in the production of other chemicals.

General Description
Trichloroethylene is a colorless non-flammable chlorinated hydrocarbon with a sweet odor commonly abbreviated as TCE.