Trichloroethylene, PurReagent, >=99.5%(GC)

PurReagent


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

Properties

Vapour pressure 61 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 1.1 g/l at 20 °C
Autoignition temp. 770 °F
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.476 (lit.)
B pt. 86.7 °C
M pt. -84.8 °C
Density 1.463 g/cm3
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 98020000
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 1710

Description

Application
Used for degreasing metal parts in manufacturing industries. Used as a solvent in the production of chemicals adhesives and paints. Formerly used as an anesthetic and in some cleaning products. Used in the extraction and processing of certain chemicals.

Purpose
The primary purpose of trichloroethylene is to act as an industrial cleaning and degreasing solvent and as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing processes. Due to health and environmental concerns its use is now regulated or restricted in many countr

General Description
Trichloroethylene is a colorless non-flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It is a chlorinated hydrocarbon widely used as an industrial solvent because of its excellent ability to dissolve oils greases and waxes.